Towel
Object number2008.35.19
Manufacturer
Cannon
Date1995-2002
MediumCotton; ink
Credit LineGift of Andrea Pasquarelli
DescriptionYellow cotton rally towel with black screen printed sports slogan on front.Dimensions18 x 11.75 in. (45.7 x 29.8 cm)InscriptionsBlack screen printed text "Slash Slash Slash / OFFICIAL / the / slash / towel".
MarksOn front in bottom right corner is black screen printed text "TM/C DISCOVERY TALENT AGENCY INC."
Back: white tag on lower right: "CANNON" with material makeup and washing instructions.
Historical NotesThe official "Slash Towel," in the tradition of the famous Terrible Towel, was created after Pittsburgh Steelers radio announcer Myron Cope gave Steelers player Kordell Stewart the nickname "Slash" because of his abilities and willingness to play multiple positions, including running back, wide receiver, punter, and quarterback. Part of a collection of Pittsburgh sports memorabilia owned by donor Andrea Pasquarelli's late mother Joanne Pasquarelli.
Related person
Kordell Stewart
(born 1972)
Related institution
Pittsburgh Steelers
Previous owner
Joanne Pasquarelli
Related person
Myron Cope
(1929 - 2008)
Related institution
Discovery Talent Agency, Inc.
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