This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/31/2011
A 5-5 start had San Francisco in the thick of the playoff chase in 1975. Then things went south as they dropped their final five games en route to a 5-9 season.
This Wilson tan panel football is signed by nearly 40 members of the '75 squad in ballpoint ink. The ball is linked to '75 because it includes the autograph of Hall of Famer Bullet Bob Hayes who was only rostered on the the team in '75. Those who signed include: Jimmy Johnson, Gene Washington, Woody Peoples, John Watson, Frank Nunley, Tom Wittum, Steve Spurrier, Mel Phillips, Bob Hoskins, Vic Washington, Cas Banaszek, Norn Snead, Jean Barrett, Tommy Hart, Hayes, Kermit Johnson, Jim Webb, Sam Johnson, Windlan Hall, Delvin Williams, Tom Mitchell, Wilbur Jackson, Larry Schreiber, Manfred Moore, Bill Sandifer, Ralph McGill, Skip Vanderbundt, Steve Mike-Mayer, Bill Reid, Tom Owen, Dale Mitchell, Greg Collins, Bob Penchion, Cedrick Hardman, Nate Allen, Wayne Baker, Bill Larson and a few more.
The ball does not hold air as the air stop is off kilter.
h0292
(JSA Auction Letter)