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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

ArtistCover art drawn by Bill Gallo American, 1922 - 2011
DistributorDistributed by Hartford Charter Oaks 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
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.
Object number2022.40.25
NotesGame Score: Hartford Charter Oaks lost to Newark Bears 43-0.
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