Memorabilia
Joe Paterno Autographed Envelope Celebrating 100 Years of College Football
- Item Number
- 123
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 225 USD to la695b150
- Number of Bids
- 11 - Bid History
Item Description
In addition to Joe Paterno's signature, this envelope includes the postage stamp issued on September 28, 1969 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of intercollegiate football. Postmarked on the first day of issue at the post office of the first college football game.
The First College Football Game
The game of football was developed during the mid-1800s in the Eastern United States. At that time, the goal was simply to kick a round ball across the other team’s goal line. The ball was advanced up the field only by kicking. Teams consisted of 30 or more players. As the game grew more popular, stricter rules were adopted and teams became more organized.
The first intercollegiate football game was played in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on November 6, 1869. Rutgers University defeated the College of New Jersey, now Princeton University, 6-4.
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