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Artifact No. 1987.574, 1975 University of Oklahoma Sooners Signed Football; Gerald R. Ford Pres…
Artifact No. 1987.574, 1975 University of Oklahoma Sooners Signed Football; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum (Grand Rapids, MI)
1975 University of Oklahoma Sooners Signed Football
Artifact No. 1987.574, 1975 University of Oklahoma Sooners Signed Football; Gerald R. Ford Pres…
Artifact No. 1987.574, 1975 University of Oklahoma Sooners Signed Football; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum (Grand Rapids, MI)
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1975 University of Oklahoma Sooners Signed Football

Artifact ID1987.574
Object Type Football
Maker
Gifter
Date ca.1976
Medium leather, paint, ink, cotton, polyester, rubber
DimensionsOverall Diam 11 1/4 in (28.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA brown and white football displays black stitches, white laces, a red hand-painted message, and team members' signatures in black ink.

Historical NoteBarry Swizer, head football coach at the University of Oklahoma, gifted this autographed football to President Ford. Notable signatures include Billy Sims, who would win the Heisman Trophy in 1978; and JC Watts, who would serve in the US House of Representatives from 1995-2003.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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