1984 USFL NJ Generals White Panel Football

[bat_master]

Hi Everyone,

I'm going to need the help of an experienced USFL collector on this one. Today I picked up a Wilson USFL Autographable football (three white panels) with Chet Simmons Commissioner.

The ball has been autographed by 34 members of the 1984 NJ Generals and two others. The two others are Timmy White, #82 on the '84 LA Express, and Ray or Roy Bradley #99. I can't find any mention of Bradley anywhere. The other 34 signers of this ball are:

78 Murtha, Greg
31 Patterson, Alonzo
3 Grupp, Bob
72 Madsen, Lynn
16 Knapple, Jeff
87 Brown, Norris
24 Daniels, Terry
71 Woodland, Tom
80 Knight, Danny
51 Naylor, Frank
26 Barbaro, Gary
57 Miller, John
17 Sipe, Brian
34 Walker, Herschel
82 Collins, Clarence
62 Lapham, Dave
76 Millard, Bryan
73 Mackie, Doug
84 Hackett, Marcus
38 Harmon, Clarence
75 Mattiace, Frank
53 Leopold, Bob
64 Harris, Wayne
50 Horn, Bob
81 Spek, Jeff
30 Pegues, Rod
90 Gilbert, Freddie
29 Williams, Mike
56 Harper, Willie
74 Byrne, Jim
70 Jewell, John
9 Ruzek, Roger
47 Joyce, John
96 Lockette, James

I'm looking to sell this ball as it is in good condition and I'm assuming is extremely rare. However, I have absolutely no idea as to its value. The ball is fairly clean and has some cracking in a couple places. I believe that this ball would likely hold air (but I'm not going to attempt it).

Photos of this ball can be seen at http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...r/USFL%20Ball/

If anyone is interested in this ball or can provide assistance please email me at tim@tjsportsmn.com

Thanks in advance!

Tim Byington
www.tjsportsmn.com

[bat_master]

Re: 1984 USFL NJ Generals White Panel Football

Hi Everyone,

I still have no idea as to the value or rarity of this ball. Since I wasn't able to get any help I've just decided to sell it on ebay and let the people decide. I'm assuming that it is pretty rare as it is original and was signed over 20 years ago as part of a league and team that only lasted three seasons. The NJ Generals ball is now located on ebay as auction #270004614601 and can be found here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1984-USFL-NJ-Generals-Team-Signed-Football-RARE_W0QQitemZ270004614601QQihZ017QQcategoryZ27275QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks to those of you who check it out or decide to bid. I would also consider offers on it if it does not sell.

As a reminder, my other auctions are ending in the next couple of days and this includes my Torii Hunter lot with the Game Worn 2004 jersey, 2003 Game Used and Autographed cleats, 2003 Rawlings Game Used bat, and an autographed baseball. I also have a Joe Mays jersey, Sam Dente game used bat, Green Bay Packers autographed football, and a 2003 Minnesota Twins team signed baseball.

Thanks everyone, have a safe and happy 4th!

Tim Byington
www.tjsportsmn.com