This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/3/2023
This 16" x 20" 1961 NFL Awards Ceremony Photograph has been personally signed by Paul Hornung and Mike Ditka in gold felt tip marker. Hornung was at the top of his football career, being awarded as the 1961 MVP, Bert Bell Award Winner, and NFL scoring champion. Within this same season Hornung set a 56 year record for the most points in an NFL Championship game (19 points), and in October of 61 set a 45 year record for the most points in a calendar month (77 points). Meanwhile Ditka was the 1961 Rookie of the Year and '61 NFL Pro-Bowler. That same year he had a Bears rookie record of 12 TD Catches and 58 receptions, introducing a new dimension to the Tight End position that had previously been dedicated to blocking only! The photograph is overall in fine condition. Set to include a Certificate of Authenticity from James Spence Authentication.