Friction Strip Jersey C. 1930

 We always wanted to add a friction strip jersey to the collection, but it always took back burner to other priorities. This jersey was originally run through Hunts Auctions in 2009 and fortunately it came around again. Heavy on the strips and a very attractive wool jersey. The strips were intended to make holding the ball more secure and prevent fumbling. A fairly rare type of football jersey.

Johnny Poe's 1894 Spalding Football Guide

 1894 volume of Spalding's Official Football Guide, having been owned and signed by Johnny Poe.  Poe was one of six brothers who had played football for Princeton. It was quite common for the owners of these guides to sign their names to them so they didn't disappear. We bought this a good number of years back, before the collecting of Poe football memorabilia became as popular as it is now. Guide measures a rather compact 5" x 6 3/4".  This is one of three Johnny Poe signed pieces we have, one other being on this blog (see related blog postings February 13, 2014, November 2, 2014).

Early Football Ribbons

 

      We were recently offered a trade and received these rare ribbons as part of the exchange. We have a a great appreciation for early football ribbons. (see related blog postings December 9, 2013, November 15, 2016).

A very early 1872 Princeton sporting ribbon that will require further research. It has the possibility of having been worn in a baseball, crew or football capacity. Such early ribbons are among the rarest.

Article From The June 28, 1871 Cumberland (Maryland) Daily News

 I should really be working on many of the blog entries I have been procrastinating writing, however, I found this article I thought was fun to share while researching a recently acquired piece.

David Patten 1974 - 2021

 

David Patten was one of the most exciting New England Patriot's players; in 2001 running, catching and throwing for a touchdown in a single game. Patten was one of Brady's favorite targets in the corner of the end zone. He won three rings with the Patriots. Jacob was supposed to meet him and was stranded in New York for some reason that I can't recall, and asked me to go for him. Photo taken some time around 2001. 

Souvenir Of The Harvard - Yale Football Game November 24, 1894

 

Issued by the New York and New England Railroad, these rare souvenir cards were issued for the November 24th, 1894 Harvard - Yale football contest. The game was nicknamed the "Bloodbath at Hampden Park" due to the violence exhibited by both teams during the game. Each football measures approximately 3 1/8" x 2 3/8". A rare survivor. Related blog posting, March 24, 2015.

Rare Lt. Benjamin Friedman Signature

 

We've been collecting Benny Friedman memorabilia for a fair number of years and came across this very rare autograph, differing from what is normally seen in the hobby. It was signed during WW2 when Friedman was a Lieutenant in the Navy; signed "Lt. Benjamin Friedman D.V.S - U.S.N.R." (circled on the photo). This and other signatures appear in a Navy Blue Jackets Manual owned by a Leo Kubacki during the war. Other signatures inside the front cover include Carl Mulleneaux, who played six seasons for the Green Bay Packers and later coached college ball, Johnny Rigney, a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, and Eddie Riska, an All-American basketball player at Notre Dame who also played in the National Basketball League.

Friedman enlisted in the Navy during the World War in 1942, at the age of 37, and was discharged in December of 1945, holding the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

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                                                            Signatures inside of the back cover