Something of a review here. With Father’s Day coming quickly a Pitt product that should be on the list. This one was sent to me a little while back, but has been simmering for the right time.

The item in question is the University of Pittsburgh Football Vault.

This is part of the series of college football vaults from Whitman Publishing. Part history, part scrapbook, and completely engrossing.

The Pitt football Vault was put together by Sam Sciullo, Jr., a Pitt alum, former member of Pitt’s sports information office and the writer of several other Pitt-related books.

From postcard reproductions of programs to a small felt pennant circa the early-60s, to the field passes. These items help make the stories and history tangible (and can be quite the attractive nuisance to small children). The copy of Jackie Sherrill’s first contract with Pitt is an amusing extra.

The history runs from the beginnings through the 2007 season and the conclusion of the 100th Backyard Brawl. This is not a stat book. You won’t get lists of all-time numbers. That’s for media guides (if Pitt will even print one this year). This is about the love of Pitt football and its history.

If you or your dad loves Pitt, this is something to get. It sells on Amazon for around $37, and nearly the same price at B&N (w. a member discount).