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1987.573; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.573; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Fran Curci Signed Football
1987.573; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.573; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Fran Curci Signed Football

Artifact ID1987.573
Object Type Football
Maker
Gifter
Date ca. 1974
Medium leather, paint, ink, cotton, rubber
DimensionsOverall Diam 11 in (27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA brown and white football displays black stitches, white laces, and a signature in black ink. Three lines of horizontal black text are on the white portion of the ball.
Historical NoteUniversity of Kentucky football coach Fran Curci gited this football to President Gerald R. Ford.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in September 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPublic Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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