December Card & Memorabilia Auction Dec 9 - 18/19
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/18/2022
Offered is a limited edition 1988 Notre Dame National Champions commemorative clock (#2/5000) in a framed display signed and inscribed by Bob Redus, from the collection of Lou Holtz. The 19 x 23-inch framed display features a Navy blue, yellow, green, white and black printed design, incorporating the image of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish "Leprechaun" mascot at the left, the numeral "1" in the center, and the clock face with gothic numbers at the right. At the lower left is an illustration of a football helmet, while at the lower right is a stylized illustration of Notre Dame's "Golden Dome". The clock has the headline "Notre Dame" across the top, and the legend "National Champions" over the leprechaun. Inside the numberal "1" is the legend "1988" with the schedule and scores of all Notre Dame's games, under the blue-tinted photograph of "The Gerrits Foundation UPI Coaches Trophy The National Football Champion" trophy. Above the clock face is the list of all the National Champion seasons in Notre Dame history. The clock face features the caption "Commemorative Clock" at the center, and the inscription "2/5000 Bob Redus" in blue marker. The lower center features a baner with the score "Notre Dame 34 West Virginia 21" and the caption "Game for the National Championship". Redus has also personally inscribed the clock, in black marker, "Coach Holtz Congratulations on a great job and a class program regards B. Redus". The display is in a brown wood with gold accent frame with glass. Please note that there is a smear of white paint on the glass in the upper right of the display. This item comes with a LOA from Lou Holtz, and 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of this item will benefit the Holtz Charitable Foundation, Inc.