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Hearnes Center (University of Missouri) [Mizzou]

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Pen-blanks 5" long Blank

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5" long Blank HYBRID

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Knife Scale Pair

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Authentic Stadium Materials

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Authentic wooden basketball flooring blanks – authentic maple hardwood with natural character from decades of play.

Available Sizes:

Pen Blanks: Minimum 3/4" x 3/4" square x 5" long & 2.5" short blanks
Ring Blanks: 1-1/2" square x 5/8" minimum
Knife Scale Pair: 2@ 5" x 1-1/2" x 5/8" minimum

All blanks include one Certificate of Authenticity (COA) per blank—a 4" x 6" card stock with foil-embossed seal, protected in a hard-shell plastic sleeve. Full Pen Blocks come with 10 COAs.

Most blanks are cut to order.

No finished pens are included. Pen components sold separately from our team-colored kits or your preferred vendors.

Drive the Hardwood Legacy – Claim Your Piece of Mizzou Tiger Glory!

Imagine sinking a buzzer-beater with a pen crafted from the very floor that echoed with Tiger roars, or signing victory notes with a creation pulsing with black-and-gold pride. From championship trophies reliving Elite Eight runs to tailgate-ready knives slicing BBQ triumphs—each artifact is carved from genuine Hearnes Center hardwood, charging every turn with Missouri's unbreakable spirit. Rally your craft and let the Tigers' ferocious legacy ignite your next creation!

Hearnes Center: The Tigers' Historic Hardwood Haven of Basketball Dominance

Hearnes Center, a 13,611-seat multi-purpose arena on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, Missouri, opened in 1972 as the new home for Tigers basketball, replacing the outdated Brewer Fieldhouse. Named after former Missouri Governor Warren E. Hearnes (a 1952 Mizzou graduate), the $10.75 million facility quickly became one of college basketball's most intimidating venues under legendary coach Norm Stewart.

Originally featuring a Tartan synthetic surface, a wooden maple hardwood floor was installed over it by the end of the 1970s, creating the iconic playing court later named Norm Stewart Court. This floor hosted Missouri Tigers men's and women's basketball from the late 1970s until the programs moved to Mizzou Arena in 2004. During its prime, Hearnes was a fortress, powering Big Eight and early Big 12 success, fierce Border War rivalries with Kansas, multiple NCAA Tournament appearances including Elite Eight runs, and an incredible home record of 405-72 for men's basketball over 32 seasons.

The arena continued hosting volleyball, wrestling, gymnastics, and track events after 2004. In September 2018, a water main break flooded the facility, causing significant damage and necessitating the full removal and replacement of the hardwood floor—preserving authentic pieces of this historic surface for limited artifacts. Hearnes Center remains a cherished symbol of Mizzou's basketball heritage, where Stormin' Norm Stewart built a powerhouse program and fans created an electric, intimidating atmosphere for decades.

Authenticity & Limited Edition

This material is unconditionally guaranteed to be 100% authentic—sourced directly from the historic Hearnes Center basketball flooring removed following the 2018 flood damage. Limited edition: Once this batch is gone, it's history forever.

Transform your blanks into showstoppers with these pro-level insights. Our upgraded V2 blanks boast finer shredded plastic for ultra-smooth turning and minimal chip-out— a game-changer over V1. Dial in sharp carbide or HSS tools, crank speeds to 2,000–3,000 RPM, and take feather-light cuts (0.005–0.015 inches) to dodge melting or gummy buildup. Wet-sand from 220 to 2,000 grit, zap pin-holes with thin CA glue, and crown it with Magic Juice polish for that mirror-finish glow. Dive deeper with our guides:

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Hearnes Center (University of Missouri) [Mizzou]

$17.00

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