Football Autographed by the USC Trojans
Artifact ID1982.00915.01
Object Type
Football
Gifter
John W. Noonan III
Maker
Wilson Sporting Goods
(American sports equipment manufacturer founded 1913, Chicago, IL)
Date
1982
Medium
Leather, Ink
Dimensions6 3/4 × 11 1/4 in. (17.1 × 28.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA brown Wilson football autographed by the members of the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans Football Team. One section is etched with the head of the Trojan mascot in black. The other is lettered “Wilson MADE IN USA INFLATE 13 LBS” in black. Black stitching and white laces. Signatures in ink include Dave Purling, Brent Moore, Tom Cox, Tony Brewer, Dave Holden, Kelly J Thomas, August Curley, Troy West, Francis Rodriguez, Sean Salisbury, Joey Browner, Tony Slaton, Matt Johnson, Mike Brummett, Brian Luft, Brian Cook, Joe Murrey, Roy Foster, Clint Hampton, Rickey Morgan, Lorenzo C. Williams, Darryl Moore, Dave Langlois, Steve Summers, Ken Ruettgers, Chip Banks, Dave Pryor, Bruce Matthews, Leon Singleton, Pat McCool, Mark Alva, Jack Del Rio, Vic Vaca, Tom Hallock, Todd Spencer, Mark Robbins, John Harvey, Joe Leimbach, Darl Hopper, Duaine Jackson, Keith Browner, Marcus Allen, and Harold Henderson.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.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Partly
Use Restriction NoteUSC TrojanLogo © University of Southern California
Copyright or other proprietary rights are 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 these 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.
Copyright or other proprietary rights are 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 these 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.
In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryFootball! (2015), Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Related LinksPhotograph: Holding football and banner from the University of Southern California in the Oval Office 03/26/1982 c07105-01