This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/3/2016
Collection of 4 Ohio related football pennants. Included are:
-1969 Ohio State Rose Bowl Classic 29” Pennant
The 1969 Rose Bowl was a college football bowl game played on January 1, 1969. It was the 55th Rose Bowl Game. The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the USC Trojans, 27–16. Rex Kern, the Ohio State quarterback, was named the Rose Bowl Player of the Game.
Heisman Trophy winner O. J. Simpson rushed for 171 yards and an 80-yard touchdown run, but USC had five turnovers, including an interception and a fumble by Simpson. It was only the second #1 vs. #2 matchup in the Rose Bowl, the 1963 Rose Bowl being the first. It was the first time in the history of the Rose Bowl Big 9(Ten) – PCC/Big Ten – AAWU agreements that two unbeaten teams faced each other.
It was the first of four Rose Bowl matchups featuring Ohio State coach Woody Hayes and USC coach John McKay. It was the first of three with the National Championship on the line for both schools. Pennant is in excellent condition.
-1960s Ohio University 29” College Football Pennant
Very rare pennant with a 1920’s style graphic. OHIO University is spelled out in white lettering. Near mint condition.
-(2) 1970s Ohio State University College 29” Pennant
Non-football design, red pennant with gray text and design. Excellent condition
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