1934 Wisconsin Badgers HomecomIng Vintage College Football Pin, Pat O ' Dea, RARE
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:1181766 | Modified Item: No |
| Year: 1934 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Sport: Football | Original/Reproduction: Original |
| Team: Wisconsin Badgers |
Great pre-war pin from Wisconsin’s 1934 homecoming. The pin features famed Wisconsin fullback star Pat O'Dea who also did all their kicking when he played for the Badgers in the late 1800's. The story goes that Pat went missing for many years, moved out to California to escape fame and to live a simpler life. When he finally turned up years later, Wisconsin brought him back to campus and honored him at their 1934 homecoming gave vs. Illinois. Pat O'Dea is in t...he College Football Hall of Fame an he is a pioneer of the kicking game. It is truly a remarkable story and piece! The pin measures 1 13/16” in diameter. The pin was manufactured by Parisian Novelty Company, Chicago. These early homecoming pins from Wisconsin are extremely tough to find and they have become very sought after. Free Shipping! Please let me know if you have questions. Thanks so much.
