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Trunk

Object number2009.88.1

Manufacturer Anvil Cases

Date1983

OriginRosemead, CA

Mediumplastic; metal; wood

Credit LineGift of Progressive Music

DescriptionGray wheeled sports equipment case.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 46.325 × 30.25 × 24.325 in. (117.7 × 76.8 × 61.8 cm)
InscriptionsPainted on side in white, navy blue, and grey: "PITTSBURGH / MAULERS".

Two vinyl numbers, "7" and "2" remaining inside interior slots [vinyl numbers removed and stored in 2009.88 object file].
MarksMetal label attached below, lower right corner, "ANVIL CASES / 4128 TEMPLE CITY BLVD. ROSEMEAD, CA. 9177 [0 or6] / SERIAL B-184340 (213)575-8614".

"ANVIL CASES" engraved text throughout metal pieces.
Historical NotesPittsburgh Maulers trunk which carried equipment, including helmets and cleats. The United States Football League was a professional league which played its games from 1983-1985 during the spring and summer months. The Pittsburgh Maulers played only one season--1983--winning just two games that season. When the USFL decided to change its schedule to the Fall, many teams, including the Maulers, had to fold due to direct competition with the same city's professional football team.

Previous owner Pittsburgh Maulers

Related institution United States Football League

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