{"product_id":"1949-frank-gifford-ncaa-debut-usc-navy-football-ticket-stub-psa-5-mk-pop-1-1","title":"1949 Frank Gifford NCAA Debut USC Navy Football Ticket Stub PSA 5 MK Pop 1\/1","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcellent - PSA 5 MK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnly 2 PSA-graded examples known! Highest graded (PSA 5 MK) from Frank Gifford's legendary NCAA debut vs Navy on Sept. 24, 1949.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"611\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOwn one of the most significant and elusive college football ticket stubs associated with Hall of Famer \u003cstrong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eFrank Gifford\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eThis is an original \u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eSeptember 24, 1949\u003c\/strong\u003e football ticket stub from \u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eUSC's 42-20 victory over Navy\u003c\/strong\u003e, marking \u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eFrank Gifford's NCAA debut\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Trojans. Gifford would go on to become one of the greatest all-around football players in history, earning induction into both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"2n6fl6\" data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"986\"\u003ePSA Population Rarity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19a5nr4\" data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003ePSA 5 MK (Qualifier)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"925fag\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003ePopulation: 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5mdz28\" data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eOnly the second example of this ticket ever graded by PSA\u003c\/strong\u003e at the time of this listing.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5r7jal\" data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\nThe only other graded example received a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003ePSA 2\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eby far the finest certified example known\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eMK qualifier\u003c\/strong\u003e is solely due to a small \u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\"29\" written in pencil on the reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e of the ticket. The front presents beautifully, and the overall eye appeal is exceptional. Without the pencil notation, this ticket would be an extraordinarily impressive survivor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15q0hxw\" data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eOutstanding Eye Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eFor a football ticket from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003e1949\u003c\/strong\u003e, the condition is remarkable:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j1jrza\" data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\nStrong color\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tfay75\" data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e\nSharp printing\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mcqkbr\" data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e\nExcellent centering\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gvqrx8\" data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e\nCrisp edges and corners\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y1n0go\" data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e\nExceptional preservation for a paper relic more than 75 years old\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eThis is one of those vintage tickets that displays far better than its technical designation suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6r6992\" data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eInvestment Quality Collectible\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003eFrank Gifford debut material is exceptionally scarce, and surviving original ticket stubs from his first collegiate game almost never reach the market. Combined with its unmatched PSA standing, this represents a premier opportunity for collectors of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rofic9\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003e\nFrank Gifford memorabilia\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kmyx1s\" data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e\nUSC Trojans history\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"myiadu\" data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003e\nVintage NCAA football\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2b9d0o\" data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\nHall of Fame collectibles\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lgr6b3\" data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e\nHistoric football ticket stubs\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ws16wo\" data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003e\nPSA-graded sports tickets\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1reax0u\" data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e\nInvestment-quality football memorabilia\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eA truly elite piece of football history that would be difficult—if not impossible—to upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree USPS shipping.  Always!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease view my other listings for more autographs!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Football\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frank Gifford\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1949\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam-NFL:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York Giants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal\/Reproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e USC Trojans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frontrunner Sports Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58192209936544,"sku":"366549162453","price":754.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/3662\/2752\/files\/57_cd7ce59e-e6b7-4b6d-863e-d3bf2f9c8940.png?v=1784329411","url":"https:\/\/frontrunnersportsmemorabilia.com\/products\/1949-frank-gifford-ncaa-debut-usc-navy-football-ticket-stub-psa-5-mk-pop-1-1","provider":"Frontrunner Sports Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}