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Lot # 897: 1920's John Heisman Photograph

Category: Football

Starting Bid: $100.00

Bids: 3 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Spring 2013 Catalog Auction",
which ran from 5/31/2013 1:00 PM to
6/28/2013 9:00 PM



The man who devised the term "hike" and initiated the center snapping the ball back to the quarterback - John Heisman - is prominently featured seated on the left in this rare, original photo that measures 5" x 7" and is in EX condition. The innovative, Hall of Fame coach was plying his trade at the University of Pennsylvania at the time of this photo (1920-22), which is stamped "General Photo Service" (Philadelphia) on the back.

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