This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/8/2024
Offered is a cherished game ball from Ray Nitschke's final season of 1972. Official NFL Pete Rozelle football originating from the estate of Hall of Fame Green Bay Packers linebacker Ray Nitschke. His number "66" is written in black marker. This was done by the team to indicate this ball was to be given to Nitschke. The "E" code stamp was used in 1972 and factory stamped under the Wilson logo . Football was cherished by Ray and was part of his personal estate. May have been the game ball from Dec. 17, 1972. The 9-4 Green Bay Packers traveled to New Orleans to play the 1-11-1 Saints at Tulane Stadium for Nitschke’s last regular season game of his career. Nitschke recorded the only pass reception of his career in this game, a 34-yard gain on a blocked field goal attempt for which he was blocking.” This cannot be verified, but the 1972 dated ball had come significant reason for Ray to keep it all of these years. (89N0237)
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