Jacket
Object number2007.42.1
Manufacturer
Frank O'Connor Sporting Goods
Date1951-1955
OriginBuffalo, NY
MediumSatin; cotton; plastic
Credit LineGift of Carrie Fleming
DescriptionSatin purple jacket lined inside with cotton. Striped purple and white collar, cuffs, and bottom hem. Pockets outside lined with white satin. Just below proper left shoulder is number in white. Six white plastic circular buttons down front, with opposite-side button holes. Backside has white satin patch letters spelling university name; below is a felt white and purple eagle patch. Dimensions22 x 27.5 in. (55.9 x 69.9 cm)InscriptionsJust below proper left shoulder, in white, "70".
Backside white satin patch letters "NIAGARA".
MarksTwo rectangular tags inside collar:
Top tag is white with green embroidery "FRANK O'CONNOR / SPORTING GOODS / BUFFALO, N.Y."; image of green shamrock behind words;
Attached to bottom on first tag, white with red embroidery: "44".
Historical NotesThe late Ed Fleming was a 1951 graduate of Westinghouse High School. He became the first African American basketball player at Niagara University in New York. He was a third round draft choice in the NBA, going to the Rochester Royals in 1955. His career ended in 1960, having also played for the Minneapolis Lakers. In 1968, Fleming became the basketball coach at Westinghouse High School. Collection was donated by his wife, Carrie Fleming.
Related institution
Niagara University
Related person
Ed Fleming
Related institution
Westinghouse High School
Related institution
National Basketball Association
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