October 28, 2017 Sports Memorabilia
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/28/2017
Penn State Fiesta Bowl Trophy presented to Joe Paterno and team originates from the estate of athletic director Jim Tarman who retired from PSU in 1993. This is the only example that we know of in private hands. We deduce that this is from 1992 when Penn State defeated Tennessee. We can account for all the others, the National Championship trophy is on display in the Penn State Museum and the other three reside in the office of Coach James Franklin. The bronze trophy set into a natural wood base measuring 17" tall total. The plaque on the front was removed when it was sold out of the estate. Bronze is signed 1993/1994 (clearly this date is wrong) Fiesta Bowl D Perry c. 1981. Accompanied by two books signed by Paterno to Jim (Tarman). One is inscribed "Thanks for all you did to make this happen".
Condition: (Excellent).
Item Dimensions: 17" x 14".