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Patch Promoting Bill Elliott's Number Nine Ford Thunderbird, 1985

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Artifact Overview

Bill Elliott made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 1976 and took his first checkered flag in 1983. Elliott's 1985 season was particularly memorable. He won 11 races, including the Daytona 500, and he earned pole position in five consecutive events. That September, Elliott made the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine -- a rare feat for a NASCAR driver at the time.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Patch (Costume accessory)

Date Made

1985

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2004.13.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cotton (Textile)

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in
Width: 4.375 in

Inscriptions

obverse: Bill Elliott Coors 9 Melling Oil Pumps
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Patch Promoting Bill Elliott's Number Nine Ford Thunderbird, 1985