Syracuse University had its most successful season in 1959, going undefeated behind the rushing prowess of Ernie Davis and the play of an all-around excellent offense. ‘Cuse went undefeated in 1959, outscoring opponents 413-73 and finishing the year with a 23-14 dismantling of the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl Classic. Offered here is a presentational football signed by 41 members of the undefeated national champions Syracuse Orangemen. Signatures on this football include Ernie Davis (signed twice), head coach Ben Schwarztwelder, John Howell, Bruce Talbot, Dave Sarette, Otis Godfrey, Fred Mautino, John Nichols, Hit Baker, Dick Easterly, Gene Grolosky, Bob Hart, Ed Bowers, Ger Schwedes, Jim Long, Pete Brokaw, Ken Ericson, Bob Yates, and several others. The signatures have been written in blue pen. “Syracuse 59” has been painted on this ball in orange and blue lettering. Please note that Davis signed his name twice with the first signature partially erased and he signed it again, which is documented in the LOA provided by Beckett Authentication. This football comes with a LOA from Steve Grad of Beckett Authentication (A69296).

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