Commemorative UConn Basketball
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.092987
Object Type
Basketball
Manufacturer
Nike, Inc.
(Founded 1964)
Date
2014
Medium
rubber, ink, adhesive, vinyl
DimensionsOverall - 3D Diam 9 3/8 in (23.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionNike Elite Championship Airlock basketball commemorating the 2014 University of Connecticut's men's and women's basketball teams winning the National Championships. The ball is orange with black and silver Nike swoosh logos. There are two white vinyl panels, with the scores of the winning games beside the logos for the championships. Above is the "Dual Champs" UConn logo.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a ceremony at the White House on June 9, 2014, to honor the 2014 NCAA Champion UConn Huskies Men's and Women's basketball teams.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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