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Basketball Signed by the 2014 Phoenix Mercury
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Basketball Signed by the 2014 Phoenix Mercury
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Basketball Signed by the 2014 Phoenix Mercury

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.108901
Object Type Basketball
Manufacturer (Founded 1876)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium rubber, ink, leather
DimensionsOverall - 3D Diam 8 3/4 in (22.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionAlternating white and orange WNBA basketball printed with a depiction of the presidential seal on one panel and dedication information on another panel. The ball is signed throughout in black ink by the players on the 2014 Phoenix Mercury team. Debossed and printed on two of the panels is a depiction of the WNBA logo, a sillhouette of a woman dunking a basketball. The Spalding logo is on two of the panels on the basketball.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a ceremony at the White House on August 26, 2015, to honor the 2014 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Champion Phoenix Mercury.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama 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
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62
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