Product Details
This pen is crafted from authentic Boston Garden basketball floor which was in use from 1946-1999. This rhodium-plated rollerball pen features the floor wood twice: the barrel is turned from the wood and the painted surface is set in the top. Engraved with arena name. Ships with rollerball cartridge (Schmidt P8126 or P8127) and can also accept "Parker style" ballpoint refill cartridges. Officially licensed by TD Garden, each pen comes gift-boxed with a Certificate of Authenticity.
The pen is conveniently sized, measuring 5" long and a slim 7/16" in diameter
Authenticity
Tokens & Icons was selected by Boston Garden to celebrate the last of their storied 1946-1999 floor. After Boston Garden held its last basketball game in May of 1995, the parquet floor moved to the newly opened FleetCenter where it was used until December of 1999. The arena had 11 panels left, kept 2 and entrusted Tokens with the remaining 9. Tokens & Icons picked up the panels in-person directly from Bob Rutko, the head of Sports Memorabilia at TD Garden, and arranged for transfer of this precious cargo in 2010. Officially licensed by TD Garden.
Your pen should provide years of trouble-free service but will need a refill cartridge from time to time. It ships as a rollerball (the super smooth, black, wet ink) but can also use a ballpoint refill. If you want a rollerball refill, look for the widely available Schmidt P8126 or P8127 capless rollerball refill. The "P" is important, a Schmidt 8126 or 8127 refill will be too long to fit this pen.
If you prefer a ballpoint refill (the oil based ink that lasts a long time but not as smooth writing) look for any Parker style ballpoint refill, also widely available.
If you experience difficulties finding a refill or if your pen needs repair please contact us.
