Hockey ball, used in first MCC Hockey Section match - 15 April 1961
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Ball
Date Used
15 Apr 1961
See full details
Object Detail
Brief Description
Used hockey ball that has been made from a white coloured rubber. Ball has been moulded in such a way as to replicate a leather ball that has been stitched. There is an inscription on the ball just below the imitation stitching that reads 'PAT. NO. 703675'. The ball was used in the first match involving the MCC Hockey Section - 2nd XI v Melbourne University Hockey Club, played at Royal Park in Parkville, Melbourne, on 15 April 1961.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 75 W: 75 D: 75mm (H: 2 15/16 W: 2 15/16 D: 2 15/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
15 Apr 1961
Location
On display
Registration No
M9725
Share
Comments
Be the first to comment.