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Gift of Greg D. Tranter, 2022.40.7, Connecticut Historical Society
Autographed Football
Gift of Greg D. Tranter, 2022.40.7, Connecticut Historical Society

Autographed Football

MakerMade by Spalding Sporting Goods American
SignerAutographed by Hartford Knights American, 1968 - 1973
SignerAutographed by Manch Wheeler American, 1939 - 2018
SignerAutographed by Bill Costen American, born 1947
SignerAutographed by Roger Leclerc American, 1936 - 2021
Date1970
Mediumleather
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length): 11 1/4in. (28.6cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Greg D. Tranter
DescriptionFootball autographed by Hartford Knight players, 1970. Autographed by Manch Wheeler, Denver Samples, Mark Proskine, Bill "Streak" Costen, Tom Rowland, Ken Luciani, Frank Toro, Larry Mitchell, Charlie Tiblom, Dave Bennett, Wes Bean, Benny Russell, Ken Luxton, Mike Vogel, Pat Conley, Terry Harmon, Roger Leclerc, Dan Andrews, Tom Sherman, Mel Meeks, Dennis Fitzgibbons, Ray Ilg, Tom Morris, Ed Sarno, Jim Catone, Tony Kyasky, Bill Boehle, Leon Moore, and Bob Shaunessy. Some of the names are faded and difficult to read.
Object number2022.40.7
InscribedPrinted in black: "INFLATE TO 13 LBS. / SPALDING / AUTOGRAPH"
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