Artifact No. 1988.233, Woody Hayes Autographed Football; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum (Grand Rapids, MI)
Woody Hayes Autographed Football
Artifact ID1988.233
Object Type
Football
Maker
Rawlings
Gifter
Woody Hayes
Date
ca. 1976
Medium
leather, ink, vinyl, cotton, rubber
DimensionsOverall Diam 11 in (27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA brown and white football displays black stitches, white laces, and an autograph in black ink, which is adjacent to an ink drawing of President Gerald R. Ford.Historical NoteWoody Hayes, head coach of the Ohio State University football team, gifted this football to President Ford on May 26, 1976. Autographed by Hayes, the football also commemorates the 1932, 1933, and 1934 football seasons, during which Gerald R. Ford was on the University of Michigan varsity team.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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