1952 ALL-CATHOLIC ALL-AMERICAN FOOTBALL TEAM &SIGNED GAME BALL KEN MIRCH CLEATS

Description: This is a one-of-a-kind, historical, museum quality display featuring the 1952 All-Catholic All-American College Football Team. Encased in a large plexiglass display case that measures 33" x 22" x 7" and weighs 50lbs 9oz with a heavy duty wall hanger on the back. Forever preserved in this case are a pair of cleats, articles / photos of the players, signed game ball and "1949 Post Enquirer Oscar Trophy" Many of the players went on to be drafted into the NFL, Canadian Football League (1 even into Major League Baseball)- The 11 featured players are: JIM CURRIN - U OF DAYTON DICK MODZELEWSKI - U OF MARYLAND / WASHINGTON REDSKINS / PITTSBURGH STEELERS NEW YORK GIANTS / CLEVELAND BROWNS COACHING: CLEVELAND BROWNS / GREEN BAY PACKERS / CINCINNATI BENGALS / DETROIT LIONS GEORGE O'BRIEN - U OF WISCONSIN DICK O'SHAUGHNESSY - U OF MICHIGAN FRANK KUSH - MICHIGAN STATE COACHING: CFL-HAMILTON TIGER-CATS / BALTIMORE COLTS KENNETH MIRCH - U OF SANTA CLARA / CLEVELAND BROWNS BERNIE FLOWERS - PURDUE U / BALTIMORE COLTS / OTAWA ROUGH RIDERS GENE FILIPSKI - VILLANOVA COLLEGE / CLEVELAND BROWNS / NEW YORK GIANTS / CALGARY STAMPEDERS. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round of the 1953 NFL Draft, but was traded to the New York Giants just prior to the start of the 1956 season. In the 1956 NFL Championship Game, Filipski returned the opening kickoff 54 yards, setting the tone for the Giants convincing 47-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. PAUL GIEL - U OF MINNESOTA (Instead of NFL, he chose MLB and signed with theNew York / San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Twins, and Kansas City Athletics. He signed with the Giants for a $60,000 bonus, which was their highest ever at the time. JOHNNY LATTNER - U OF NOTRE DAME / PITTSBURGH STEELERS. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1953, and won the Maxwell Award twice, in 1952 and 1953. In 1954, Lattner was drafted in the first round by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but played with them for only one season before entering the United States Air Force for two years. There, during a football game, he suffered a severe knee injury that prevented him from ever playing professional football again. Lattner's single season in Pittsburgh was a success, as he totaled over 1,000 all purpose yards on offense and special teams. As a result, he was named to the NFL 1954 Pro Bowl as a kick and punt returner. Elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1979 DON MCAULIFFE - MICHIGAN STATE / NEW YORK GIANTS The New York Giants drafted McAuliffe, but he never played in the NFL. The vintage photos capture the essence of the sport and the team's history. The display is a must-have for any football enthusiast or collector. The team's members were all-American Catholics, and this display is a tribute to their legacy. The photos showcase the team's spirit and achievements, making it a valuable addition to any collection.

Price: 5000 USD

Location: Placerville, California

End Time: 2024-09-07T11:12:44.000Z

Shipping Cost: 150 USD