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2014.22.3; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2014.22.3; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Gerald R. Ford's All-Star Football Uniform Pants
2014.22.3; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2014.22.3; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Gerald R. Ford's All-Star Football Uniform Pants

Artifact ID2014.22.3
Object Type Pants
Maker
Date ca. 1935
Medium fabric, thread
DimensionsOverall H 30 1/2 in x W 17 in (77.5 cm x 43.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA pair of golden pants has a belt compartment that is occupied by a brown belt with a silver buckle. Golden laces cover the crotch. Thigh pads and knee pads are contained under the exterior. Along the sides, red, white, and blue woolen stripes descend down from the belt to the calves.
Historical NoteGerald Ford wore these football pants during the 1935 Chicago College All-Star Game. The All-Star game placed the top senior collegiate football players against the runner-up team in the NFL Championship for that year, the Chicago Bears. The Bears beat Ford's All-Stars team 5-0.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2014.
Credit LineGift of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation
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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