1899 Lafayette Gold Football Charm H.E. Trout

 

1899 Lafayette charm belonging to H.E. Trout (Harry Edgar), '03. Trout played for four years on the varsity team, captaining in 1902. Besides playing left guard , he was known to often kick the goals. Trout was a powerhouse; in one article he was referred to as the "tower of strength for the maroon and white". Certainly one of the most attractive of the early football charms with the maroon and white enameling. A rare charm. Lafayette went 12 and 1 on the season, registering 10 shutouts. The charm lists two of its wins and scores against UPenn and Cornell.

Tommy Heinsohn 1934 - 2020

 

       

Legendary basketball player, coach and broadcaster. He will be sorely missed in New England. Heinsohn and Jacob, from an article in a sports publication, 2003.

Circa 1910 Melon Ball

 

This was my first attempt at a full restoration of a vintage football. I found this up in Maine and it was hard as a rock and folded in thirds. Worst case - and what better ball to see what I could do with it. Working on it off and on over a number of months, loosening up and treating the leather (with a non silicone treatment), it became pliable enough to then fill with fiberfill. The last step in the process was lacing, which took the better part of an hour, being my first time. It came out darn nicely. Finished it last week. The ball measures 22" in the short circumference and 27 3/4 over the long circumference.