Hallmark "Hoop Stars Series: Karl Malone" Christmas Ornament, 2000

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Artifact Overview

Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2000

Creator Notes

Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.2345

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: JAZZ / 32 on back of ornament: MALONE / 32 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / OFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT / NBA / Karl Malone / Hoop Stars / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Sixth in the Hoop Stars Series. / Look for series verification 6 on this ornament. / The "Mailman" has been delivering / for the Utah Jazz of 14 seasons! / Power forward Karl Malone has / twice been named league MVP / (1997, 1999). In 1999 he was named / to the All-NBA First Team for the / 11th time. He played on the USA / Dream Teams that brought home / Olympic gold in 1992 and 1996. / In 1985, after his junior year at / Louisiana Tech University, he was / drafted by the Jazz in the first round / (13th pick). / This series of ornaments highlights / a different roundball player each year. / Sculpted by / Duane Unruh / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / 363887130 / NBA / Handcrafted on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: OFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT / NBA / TM/(C) 2000 Karl Malone / (C) 2000 NBA Properties, Inc. / www.nba.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXI6901