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Lot # 218: 1887 Notre Dame Football Team Photo, "The First Ever Set of Fighting Irish"

Category: Football

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 4 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "November Collectors Auction 2019",
which ran from 11/11/2019 12:00 AM to
11/23/2019 8:00 PM



Every dynasty has a start and every iconic team has a beginning, and this is it for the Notre Dame "Fighting Irish." Their first ever football team, posed together in the fall of 1887 in full uniform. While there is only one original of this important piece of memorabilia known to exist, this is a 1940's re-strike which is the next best thing. This is the finest specimen of this team photo we have ever seen offered for sale publicly and it remains here in fantastic condition off the original negative!

Size: 8x10
Designation: Non-Vintage (1940's)
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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