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2002.164; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2002.164; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2001 Davenport University Panthers Signed Football
2002.164; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2002.164; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

2001 Davenport University Panthers Signed Football

Artifact ID2002.164
Object Type Football
Maker (founded 1914)
Date ca. 2001
Medium leather, ink, paint, plastic
DimensionsOverall Diam 11 in (27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA brown and white football displays black thread, white laces, and team members' signatures in black ink.
Historical NoteDavenport University presented this football to Gerald R. Ford on April 28, 2001. In 1941, Ford was the assistant football coach at the University of Grand Rapids, the sister school of Davenport University. Several played Ford coached joined in the presentation ceremony, including Gene Tiejema, Paul Partanen, Dallas Braden, Jack Barrows, Norm Glasser, George Kobryn, and Art Holland. Signatures on the football include Gene Tiejema, Paul Partanen, Dallas Braden, Jack Barrows, Norm Glasser, George Kobryn, and Art Holland.Additional Details
Custodial History NotePrevious custodial history unknown.
Credit LineDonor Unknown
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Related to the Post-Presidential Life of Gerald R. Ford (620939)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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