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1987.572.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.572.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1974 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Football
1987.572.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.572.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

1974 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Football

Artifact ID1987.572.1
Object Type Football
Gifter
Maker
Date ca.1974
Medium leather, paint, ink, thread, rubber
DimensionsOverall Diam 13 1/2 in (34.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA brown and white football displays black stitches, white laces, and NFL players' autographs in blue and red ink. Four lines of horizontal black text are on the white portion of the ball, among the autographs.
Historical NoteDick Gallagher, director of the Football Hall of Fame, figted 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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