Paddleball Paddle
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2011.1033.11
Dimensions: 17 in X 8 in X 1.5 in
Dimensions (Metric): 43.18 cm X 20.32 cm X 3.81 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 43.18 cm X 20.32 cm X 3.81 cm
Source: Felice Zaslow
Credit Line: Gift of The Zaslow family in memory of Ira Zaslow, beloved husband and father
Description
Wooden paddleball paddle belonging to Ira Zaslow. The paddle has a red, white, and blue printed design, the handle is wrapped in green tape, and duct tape is attached to the top and bottom of the paddle.
Wooden paddleball paddle belonging to Ira Zaslow. The paddle has a red, white, and blue printed design, the handle is wrapped in green tape, and duct tape is attached to the top and bottom of the paddle.
Historical Notes
A native of the Bronx, Ira Zaslow lived in North Woodmere on Long Island with his wife of 31 years, Felice. The couple had two grown sons. Ira’s pastimes included snow skiing in winter, growing vegetables in summer, and playing paddleball on weekends year-round. On September 11, Ira was on the 38th floor of the North Tower at Lehman Brothers, where he worked as a financial analyst. He was 55 years old.
A native of the Bronx, Ira Zaslow lived in North Woodmere on Long Island with his wife of 31 years, Felice. The couple had two grown sons. Ira’s pastimes included snow skiing in winter, growing vegetables in summer, and playing paddleball on weekends year-round. On September 11, Ira was on the 38th floor of the North Tower at Lehman Brothers, where he worked as a financial analyst. He was 55 years old.
Curator's Comment
Ira Zaslow spent his childhood playing stickball and basketball. He took up the game of paddleball as an adult and played year-round both indoors and outdoors. Ira relished playing paddleball on the weekends, rising as early at 6:00 a.m. to meet his friends. According to Ira’s son Bryan, the weekend games were “pure happiness for him” and, once on the court, he would do “anything to play more."
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Ira Zaslow spent his childhood playing stickball and basketball. He took up the game of paddleball as an adult and played year-round both indoors and outdoors. Ira relished playing paddleball on the weekends, rising as early at 6:00 a.m. to meet his friends. According to Ira’s son Bryan, the weekend games were “pure happiness for him” and, once on the court, he would do “anything to play more."
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