142 Scenes of Childhood: Artists Recount "Toy Bop" Collaboration. 172 Photograph Credits

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3 Winter 1997/98 Volume 80, Number 4 Formerly the Western Pennsylvania Historical Magazine Director ofpublications Marilyn Erwin CONTENTS Editor Paul Roberts Projects Editor Brian Butko Designer Deborah Prelaz Intern Kate McGroder Published by the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh. Copyright 1997 This publication is made possible, in part, by the Kenneth B. and Verna H. Haas Bequest. Aportion of the Historical Society's general operating funds are provided bythe Allegheny Regional Asset District. This magazine is printed on recycled, acid-free paper. ISSN Caged Perfection: The Story of Pittsburgh's South Side Basketball Team Robert T. Hilliard 142 Scenes of Childhood: Artists Recount "Toy Bop" Collaboration Interview by Trish Beatty 148 'Hands-On, All-Over': Captain BillJones Tom Gage 170 The 1895 Blue Book C. HaxMcCulloughJr. 172 Photograph Credits 173 Index to Volume 80 COVER: Inthe early twentieth century, sports teams often had young mascots. Here the mascot for Pittsburgh's South Side basketball team poses with the undefeated club's championship banner. Photograph courtesy EdithFischer, Brentwood, Pa.

4 l^4i/^ke^ v? W/vyvi*Sk> 6t t& \\'+4&0SU4> QohUA Senator John Heinz IT* History Center Through January 11 Toy Bop - Classic Toys of the "50s dc "60s See the article inthis issue on the exhibition's designers. Opening February 5 John 8c Sarah An exhibition about slaves innorth Carolina witha vibrant Western Pennsylvania connection. Coming inapril,1998 Glass: Shattering Notions The first-ever exhibition on the history of Western Pennsylvania's glass industry Other Exhibits and Events: Great Hall 1940s trolley Pittsburgh fire bell, "The Visible City"mural by Douglas Cooper, Conestoga wagon, and more. Points InTime: Building a Life inwestern Pennsylvania, 1750-Today The History Center's main exhibit spans over 250 years of the area's remarkable past. Artifacts, costumes, models, interactive videos, live theater, reconstructions ofperiod homes, and more. Programs injanuary explore Pittsburgh's medical history and February activities celebrate Black History Month and the opening of the exhibit "John dc Sarah" Pittsburgh Rhythms: Music of a Changing City, Discovery Place Hands-on exploration for children and their families. Eight different interactive exhibits and games provide stimulation and fun. Through January 4 Quilts: Patterns ofour Past Anarray of quilts dating from the early 1800s through the 1970s. GENERAL INFORMATION Hours ofoperation: Stages inhistory: The Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania - Museum 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily is a non-profit organization which collects and Library&Archives The History Center's resident theater program 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. helps museum visitors better understand the preserves the past through its museums, library, Tuesday - Saturday human dimension ofthe past. Historical and archives of regional history; interprets and The History Center is closed on Thanksgiving, characters are portrayed byactors who appear presents Western Pennsylvania's history for Christmas, and New Year's Day throughout History Center exhibits to interact diverse audiences through research, exhibits, withvisitors. publications, and educational programs; makes Admission: the - history ofwestern Pennsylvania known to Adults $6.00 the nation and the world; and provides technical Children - Museum Shop: (3-18 years) $4.50 An award- winning Museum Shop offers a unique assistance, training, and consultation to other Seniors (65-up) $4.50 selection of items whichinclude books, jewelry, regional historical organizations. ethnic crafts, and historic reproductions. Home of the Historical Society ofwestern Group Sales: Pennsylvania, the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Special rates are offered for adult and school Cafe: Regional History Center showcases the rich group tours ofthe History Center. Group tours Reymer's Cafe seats 80in the Great Hall and cultural and industrial history of the region must be booked inadvance. Call (412) offers snacks, lightlunches, beverages, and through exhibits and programs, as well as its library and archive research facility. for information and reservations. desserts. Facilities Rental: Membership: Location: Various public spaces within the History Center Historical Society members enjoy free admission 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, are available forspecial events. Call Visitor to the History Center. Members also receive a convenient to downtown Pittsburgh, as wellas Services, (412) , to secure information discount on Museum Shop purchases, as wellas the historic Strip District, just one block from the and reservations. invitations tomembers-only events, subscriptions DavidL. Lawrence Convention Center. Parking to this quarterly magazine and the bimonthly available inlots adjacent to the Center. Special Services: newsletter, MakingHistory. For more information The History Center is wheelchair-accessible, and on becoming a member, call the Membership Telephone: (412) alimited number of wheelchairs are available for Office, (412) use by patrons who require assistance. Restrooms Internet Address: are located on the first, second, third, and sixth Local History Resource Service: floors. Baby care facilities are available on the first LHRS provides information to teachers and and thirdfloors. Pay telephones are onthe first history organizations in their workto preserve floor. and interpret the history ofwestern Pennsylvania. There are 82 member organizations in LHRS, which serves 20 counties. Information about LHRS services and workshops: (412) Pittsburgh History ispublished quarterly as abenefit ofmembership inthe Historical Society ofwestern Pennsylvania, 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA Phone: (412) Institutional subscription: $30. Periodicals postage paidat Pittsburgh, PA. Postmaster: Send address changes to Historical Society ofwestern Pennsylvania, 1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA USPS ISSN

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