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Gift of Greg D. Tranter, 2022.40.25, Connecticut Historical Society, In Copyright
Program: Hartford Charter Oaks vs. Newark Bears, 1965
Gift of Greg D. Tranter, 2022.40.25, Connecticut Historical Society, In Copyright

Program: Hartford Charter Oaks vs. Newark Bears, 1965

Artist (American, 1922 - 2011)
Distributor (American, 1964 - 1968)
Date12 September 1965
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 number2022.40.25
DescriptionProgram for a football game between the Hartford Charter Oaks and Newark Bears, 12 September 1965. The game was held at Newark City Schools Stadium in New Jersey. The Charter Oaks were playing in the Continental Professional Football League. The cover features a drawing of a bear bouncing a football and a portrait of A.B. "Happy" Chandler, Commissioner.
NotesGame Score: Hartford Charter Oaks lost to Newark Bears 43-0.
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