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Spring Premier Auction 2015

Wed, Apr 8, 2015 08:00PM EDT - Mon, Apr 27, 2015 12:30AM EDT
Lot 730

JIM KELLY AND BRUCE SMITH AUTOGRAPHED PAIR OF BUFFALO BILLS AUTHENTIC CHAMPION HOME JERSEYS (RAHN COLLECTION)

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Here is a handsome pair of authentic Champion home jerseys signed by two of the giants in Buffalo Bills history Jim Kelly and Bruce Smith Hall of Famers both and both key parts of the Bills' four consecutive Super Bowls from 1991 to 1994. Kelly was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002 in his first year of eligibility; Smith joined him seven years later also on his first try.

The Kelly shirt has the Champion Size 44 tagging on the front the distinctive NFL 75th anniversary patch on the left breast. The NFL shield patch is at the V of the neck the Bills 35th Anniversary patch on the right shoulder area. The embroidered Champion logo patches are on each sleeve atop the red and white screened vinyl striping. Kelly's No. 12 appears front and back in the same fashion; his name is screened in white on a blue nameplate on the back. With a black marker he has placed his autograph on his number on back adding a "My Best to You" and "No. 12" inscription.

Smith's shirt has the Champion Size 48 tagging on the front and the embroidered Champion logo patches are on each sleeve atop the red and white screened vinyl striping. His No. 78 appears front and back in the same fashion; his name is screened in white on a blue nameplate on the back. With a black marker he has placed his autograph on his number on back adding an inscription of an individual and his "No. 78" as well. Both jerseys appear to be in pristine and essentially as-issued and problem-free condition.

From the collection of the late Dave Rahn the 49ers' Director of Operations for 16 years. Includes LOA from his wife. Pre-certified by PSA/DNA.

From 1986-2002 Dave Rahn served an integral role within the San Francisco 49ers organization. Starting as a public relations and media coordinator he soon took over as director of travel and team services where he was responsible for all football operations including travel and accommodations practice schedules lodging and meal planning. He later managed the concert tours for Fleetwood Mac Sheryl Crow and Lionel Richie. In 2014 Dave Rahn passed away after a courageous 2-year battle with cancer. "He was like a wheel and all these spokes from those years came from him" said his close friend former linebacker Gary Plummer. "He kept the 49ers family from those times together." His collection includes dozens of 49ers game-worn and autographed items gifted by the many players and staff members who were loyal friends to Dave and will forever remain close to his loving family.

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