Mike Mussina 20th Season Win shoes

Date2008 September 28

DescriptionBlack leather shoes, size 12, with black laces and white manufacturer logos on both the inner and outer sides. Oversize tongues extend down over the laces and secure with hook-and-loop fasteners. "35" and "Air" are embroidered in white on the tongue flaps. Right shoe has additional rubber toe reinforcement. There are small black embroidered manufacturer logos at the base of the laces. Insoles are black with "Zoom Air" in gold lettering. Bottom soles are black and gray plastic with a white manufacturer logo in the center and eight metal spikes.

Bio/Historical NoteShoes worn by New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina on September 28, 2008 during his 20th win of the 2008 season (making him the oldest first-time 20-game winner at the age of 39). The Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 6-2.

Object numberB-2008-0260

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Nike (Firm)

Subject Mussina, Mike

Subject New York Yankees (Baseball team)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationsuniforms

Dimensions4.5 x 5.5 x 12 in.

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