The Bobby O'Neill Sports Collection
Lot 1063:
Description
Title: “Rudy” Framed Cheer Placard
Cheer Placard Size: 15” tall by 24” wide
Cheer Placard Description: Cardboard with dark blue background featuring yellow/gold letters spelling out “RUDY”
Date of Cheer Placard Use: Saturday November 7th 1992
Signature & Authenticity: Motion picture used “RUDY” cheer placard, personalized to Dick Sayers (Tri-Star film crew member) and signed by Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger. Personalization says, “To Dick, The man who inspired all of us to have a great attitude. Your Friend Always – Rudy “
Plexiglass Frame Size: 25” tall by 33.5” wide
Black & Gold Info Plate: Features both Tri-Star and Notre Dame logos, plus other pertinent information about the placard
Additional Description: The climatic final game sequences were filmed at halftime of the 11/7/1992 Notre Dame vs. Boston College game in South Bend. In order to get the crowd to start the “Rudy” chant,..the actual Notre Dame cheerleaders held up these placards to entice the crowd to participate, by calling out Rudy’s name. After the filming was completed, he actual Rudy Ruettiger personalized a placard to Dick Sayers, a Tri-Star crew member. Incredible piece of movie memorabilia from one of the most popular sports films of all-time !!
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