Football
Object number2010.64.6
Manufacturer
Wilson Sporting Goods Company
Date1987-1990
OriginUnited States of America
Mediumhide; rubber
Credit LineGift of R. Ted Harhai
DescriptionBrown and reddish-brown hide football. White laces. Imprinted in black on one side is maker information, Arena Football League logo, AFL president facsimile signature. Imprinted in black on opposite side is maker and product information.Dimensions7 x 7 x 11.5 in. (17.8 x 17.8 x 29.2 cm)InscriptionsImprinted in black on one side: "Wilson / Official ARENA [superimposed over an artistic rendering of a goal posts and a small football] / FOOTBALL / Jim Foster / FOUNDER/PRESIDENT"; on opposite side, "Wilson", "OFFICIAL SIZE / F 1087" , "INFLATE / 13 LBS. / KS", "Ironman / Made in U.S.A."
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the Pittsburgh Gladiators Arena Football League team. Founded in 1987, as one of the four charter teams in the Arena Football League (AFL), the team competed at the Civic Arena until relocating to Tampa, Florida in 1991. This collection documents both the history of the AFL in Pittsburgh and the use of the Civic Arena for sports other than hockey.
Related institution
Arena Football League
Related institution
Pittsburgh Gladiators
Related person
James Foster
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