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1987.570; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.570; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1974 University of Alabama Crimson Tide Signed Football
1987.570; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.570; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

1974 University of Alabama Crimson Tide Signed Football

Artifact ID1987.570
Object Type Football
Gifter
Date ca.1974
Medium leather, paint, ink, cotton, rubber
DimensionsOverall Diam 11 1/4 in (28.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA brown and white football displays black stitches, white laces, and team members' signatures in black and red ink.
Historical NoteF. David Mathews gifted this football to President Gerald R. Ford. It is signed by members of the 1974 University of Alabama football team, including Paul "Bear" Bryant and Ozzie Newsom. Mathews was Presdient of the University of Alabama from 1969 to 1975. He became the U.S. Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare in the Ford Administration from 1975-1977.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was presented to Ford and was maintained at the Executive Office of the President 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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