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1989.222; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1989.222; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1935 All-Star Collegiate Team Signed Football
1989.222; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1989.222; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

1935 All-Star Collegiate Team Signed Football

Artifact ID1989.222
Object Type Football
Date ca. 1935
Medium leather, ink, cotton, rubber
DimensionsOverall Diam 13 in (33 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white football displays white stitches, brown laces, and team members' signatures in blue ink.
Historical NoteThis football features autographs from the members of the 1935 Chicago Tribune Charity College All-Star football team, including Gerald R. Ford. The game was played at Soldier Field against the Chicago Bears, who won.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1989.
Credit LineGift of Elaine McGowan Grundl
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPre-Presidential Artifacts Relating to Gerald R. Ford (620939)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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