Found Holy Grail of LSU Bowl Programs

[egbeachley]

I had always thought the first college Bowl game outside the US was the 1937 Bacardi Bowl between Auburn and Villanova. Turns out that was the first one between 2 college teams. The 1907 game was the first, but LSU played a Cuban team. Not really a bowl game I guess...more like an exhibition game.

[theantiquetiger]

Originally Posted by egbeachley

I had always thought the first college Bowl game outside the US was the 1937 Bacardi Bowl between Auburn and Villanova. Turns out that was the first one between 2 college teams. The 1907 game was the first, but LSU played a Cuban team. Not really a bowl game I guess...more like an exhibition game.

Not sure about the 1937 game, and the 1907 game was not called a bowl when it was played, but historians are basically calling it a bowl game because it is after regular season. Up until the 60's, all bowl games were pretty much exhibition games, because the national champions were crowned after the regular season (before the bowl games were played).

Even the first Rose Bowl was not even called the Rose Bowl. It was not titled that until the second Rose Bowl, nearly 20 years later (but it is considered the first Rose Bowl).

[herkyhawkeye]

There is a very wide range of values.My most desireable focus is on bigten memorabilia, Specifically the alma mater, Iowa. Unfortunately for me, Iowa may be one of the most sought after teams. If its iowa, old, and cool, your wallet is going to take a hit.

Is there much SEC stuff out there? I never see it up North so its hard to gauge.

[theantiquetiger]

Originally Posted by herkyhawkeye

There is a very wide range of values.My most desireable focus is on bigten memorabilia, Specifically the alma mater, Iowa. Unfortunately for me, Iowa may be one of the most sought after teams. If its iowa, old, and cool, your wallet is going to take a hit.

Is there much SEC stuff out there? I never see it up North so its hard to gauge.

There are quite a few schools that have a large number of collectors, many in the SEC. I know LSU stuff brings some high dollars on many items. I don't think I've come across any Iowa items down here. It's good to know that it does bring good money because I am always hitting garage and estate sales.

[herkyhawkeye]

What to look out for in terms of Iowa are the homecoming badges. That is what commands some big money for Iowa. Have a very large collector base.

I would love to see what college football relics we could dig up on this site.

I've been looking to figure out where to get some info on this piece. Anyone ever dealt with pre WW2 College Football trophies?

I picked this item up last August. A trophy presented to University of Wisconsin Player Guy Sundt. Presented to "The most useful man" 1921. Was 1st team All Big Ten in 1921 and HM All American. Later went on to be the AD at Wisconsin. He was the team mvp in 1921 and I think this might have been what was awarded to him. Having a hard time trying to find anything comparable for any college.

[theantiquetiger]

Hot Springs Bather,

I'm testing our different theories on the value of the program. I need some major money for two holy grails that dropped into my lap today.

I figured sell this since I just got it in and not attached to it yet.

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[Hot Springs Bathers]

Wow! I can tell by your past posts how much you love the Tigers, there must be something REALLY good out there for you to give it up!

Good luck and let us know what treasures you have found. I am guessing a helmet from the Chinese Bandits era?

Good luck!