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An image of Franco's Italian Army at the AFC Division Playoff game versus the Oakland Raiders, December 23, 1972.

Clip taken from oral history conducted with Providenza Crisanti. In this oral history clip, Providenza recounts the hardships she endured on her trip from Italy to America, her first impressions of Pittsburgh and her responsibilities as an…

Clip taken from oral history conducted with Providenza Crisanti. In this clip, Providenza recounts how she was first introduced to her future husband, Frank Crisanti. In addition, Providenza also relates how she was able to distinguish him as…

Clip taken from oral history conducted with Providenza Crisanti. In this clip, Providenza speaks of the roots of the Crisanti Produce Company and how her husband came to be a part of this fledgling company in Pittsburgh.

Frank and Providenza Crisanti with family in 1936.

Frank and Providenza Crisanti upon their arrival in Termini Imerese, Italy. In 1931, the Crisanti's returned to Italy and lived there for two years before returning Pittsburgh and re-establishing their produce business.

Clip taken from oral history conducted with Providenza Crisanti. In this oral history clip, Providenza and her eldest son, Paul J. Crisanti, talk of the Crisanti Produce Company's history as a wholesaler in Pittsburgh, Pa. In addition, they also…

An image of Al Vento and an unidentified man waiving a "Franco's Italian Army" banner.

Image of Franco's Italian Army scarf, knit hat, seat cushion, and corno charms on display at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.  The scarf and corno charms were donated by Al Vento, Sr.  Vento wore the scarf and used the corno charms during…

Image of Franco's Italian Army exhibit on display in Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.