Object ID
1994.3.2
Object Name
Shorts
Date Created
circa 1994
Donor
Unknown Donor
Event
1994 World Cup, Qualifying Round
Measurements
61.1200200000 cm. W x 36.67252 cm. L Since this is a textile, the dimensions may change depending on how it is displayed., Item (Overall)
Material
Cotton; Polyester
Object Entities
Diadora, (created by)
Kalitzakis, Ioannis (is related to)
Related Items
Object Description

These blue and white Diadora shorts was worn by Ioannis "Giannis" Kalitzakis while playing for the Greek national soccer team during the group stage of the 1994 World Cup. Diadora is an Italian company that produces sportswear for cycling, running, rugby, tennis, and soccer. The shorts are white with a blue stripe running down each side. The stripes are formed of two thick lines that merge towards the bottom of the shorts.

Origin
These shorts were found with the jersey of Giannis Kalitzakis from the 1994 World Cup. There are pictures of players wearing the same type of shorts and jersey in the 1994 Qualifying Round for the World Cup. They were made by the same company that produced the jersey, as well. Diadora is an Italian sportswear manufacturing company, including soccer.
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Citation
Shorts, circa 1994, National Hellenic Museum, https://collections.nationalhellenicmuseum.org/Detail/objects/11212. Accessed 04/18/24.