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2024 Fall Premier

Wed, Nov 6, 2024 01:00PM EST - Sat, Nov 23, 2024 10:30PM EST
  • Football
  • Autographed Memorabilia
Lot 456

1947 Chicago Cardinals NFL Champions Team Signed Offcial NFL (Bert Bell) Football with Million Dollar Backfield (30 Autos.) - JSA LOA

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The Chicago Cardinals are one of only three charter members (Bears and Packers) of the National Football League still in existence. Now based in Arizona, the franchise started at the turn of the 20th century as a local Chicago football club known as the "Racine Street Cardinals". They officially became the Chicago Cardinals when the AFPA rebranded as the NFL in 1922. In 1947, the Cardinals won their second NFL title, beating the Eagles 28-21 in the championship, thanks largely to the famous "Million Dollar Backfield" of Elmer Angsman, Charley Trippi, Paul Christman and Pat Harder. Each has signed this vintage Official NFL football along with 26 other teammates.

 

The ball no longer fully inflates due to the internal bladder likely breaking down due to age, but the exterior leather remains in superb shape and maintains a lovely brown color. The strikingly bold signatures in black marker range an impressive 8-10/10 in strength and eye appeal. Special piece of football history.

 

Number of autographs: 30

Notables: Charley Trippi (HOF), Angsman, Christman, Harder, Ramsey, Zimmy, Dimancheff, etc.

Ink: Black marker

Manufacturer: Thorp Sporting Goods

Type: National Football League

Executive: Bert Bell

Ball Condition: EX

Signature Rating: 9/10 average

Authentication: JSA LOA

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