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Clip taken from oral history conducted with Al Vento and Al Vento, Jr. In this oral history clip, the Ventos describe the Italian American cultural belief in superstition. In particular, they speak of the malocchio and the cornito.

Image of Franco's Italian Army helmet liner worn by Al Vento, Sr. during Pittsburgh Steelers games. This helmet liner was a gift of Al Vento, Sr. and is on display at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

Image of Franco's Italian Army knit hat.
Gift of Jamie R. Pennisi.

Image of Corno charm used by Al Vento, Sr. during Steelers' games, including the Immaculate Reception game. Gift of Al Vento, Sr.

Image of Corno charm used by Al Vento, Sr. during Steelers' games, including the Immaculate Reception game.

Gift of Al Vento, Sr.

Image of Franco's Italian Army scarf worn by Al Vento, Sr. during Steelers' games.
Gift of Al Vento, Sr.

Clip taken from oral history conducted with Al Vento and Al Vento, Jr. In this oral history clip, Al Vento discusses the origins of Franco's Italian Army.

Clip taken from oral history conducted with Al Vento and Al Vento, Jr. In this oral history clip, Al Vento recounts the army's deployment of its corno during the Immaculate Reception.

Clip taken from oral history conducted with Al Vento and Al Vento, Jr. In this oral history clip, Al Vento, Jr. recounts his memories of marching into the Cleveland Brown's Municipal Stadium as a member of Franco's Italian Army.

Image of Franco's Italian Army helmet liner worn by Al Vento. This artifact is currently on display at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.