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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Football Autographed by Joe Montana
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Football Autographed by Joe Montana

Artifact ID1982.00665.01
Object Type Football
Maker (American sports equipment manufacturer founded 1913, Chicago, IL)
Date 1982
Medium Leather, Paint, Ink
Dimensions6 3/4 × 11 1/4 in. (17.1 × 28.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA red, white, and brown San Francisco 49ers football. The top section is painted white with a gold and red 49ers helmet on the left. It is lettered "PRESENTED TO PRESIDENT Ronald Reagan BY: JOE MONTANA ON BEHALF OF THE WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS MARCH 25, 1982" in red and black. The section below is painted red and lettered "Super Bowl XVI 49ERS-26 BENGALS-21 JANUARY 24, 1982 SILVERDOME" in gold, white, and black. On the other side, the top section is brown-grain leather lettered "Wilson MADE IN USA INFLATE 13-LBS" around the air hole, and the "National Football League American Football Conference National Football Conference" is in black below. The section below is painted white, lettered "THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIPPER #33" in black and red.
Historical NoteThe San Francisco 49ers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 26-21 in Super Bowl XVI, held at the Pontiac Silverdome, in Pontiac, MI on January 24, 1982. It was the first of four Super Bowl championships for Joe Montana, who was also named Super Bowl MVP that year.
On March 25, 49ers quarterback Joe Montana visited the White House for the State Dinner in honor of for President Sandro Pertini of Italy, and brought the football.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Exhibition HistoryFootball! (2015), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library; Gifts to the President (2006-2007), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library