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Gift of Greg D. Tranter, 2022.40.20, Connecticut Historical Society, In Copyright
Program: Hartford Charter Oaks vs. Boston Sweepers, 1964
Gift of Greg D. Tranter, 2022.40.20, Connecticut Historical Society, In Copyright

Program: Hartford Charter Oaks vs. Boston Sweepers, 1964

Artist (American, 1930 - 2017)
Distributor (American, 1964 - 1968)
Date31 October 1964
Mediumpaper; ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 11 × 8 1/2in. (27.9 × 21.6cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Greg D. Tranter
Object number2022.40.20
DescriptionProgram for a football game between the Hartford Charter Oaks and Boston Sweepers, 31 October 1964. The game was held at Dillon Stadium in Hartford. The Charter Oaks were playing in the Atlantic Coast Football League. The cover features a caricature drawing of a football player wearing a helmet, cleats, and a red jersey with the number 31 is holding a smaller football player in his hand. The small player has a wheel for feet and is holding the football.
NotesGame Score: Hartford Charter Oaks won against Boston Sweepers 28-10.

The original drawing for the cover artwork (2022.40.10) is in the CHS collection.
Status
Not on view