Al Mathews...What Year?

[Galvbay]

First post for me....congrats on a quality board. I'm looking for some information on the years that Alvin Mathews played for GB. I grew up in Kingsville, Texas and my father was a professor at Texas A&I University. Al Mathews played for Texas A&I and was a student of my father's and gave him this GB team signed ball. I think it's from the late 60's but not sure. Can anyone put a year on it? Thanks for any help. jim-tx

 

[Poppa San]

First post for me....congrats on a quality board. I'm looking for some information on the years that Alvin Mathews played for GB. I grew up in Kingsville, Texas and my father was a professor at Texas A&I University. Al Mathews played for Texas A&I and was a student of my father's and gave him this GB team signed ball. I think it's from the late 60's but not sure. Can anyone put a year on it? Thanks for any help. jim-tx

Packers.com | All-Time Roster | Player | Al Matthews

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[ivo610]

Al Matthews NFL & AFL Football Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com

 

[Galvbay]

Thanks so much for the info. I know that Bart Starr's name is on the ball...does that help in dating? Also, any idea of the value? Here's a bigger file pic. Thanks again, jim

 

[ivo610]

Thanks so much for the info. I know that Bart Starr's name is on the ball...does that help in dating? Also, any idea of the value? Here's a bigger file pic. Thanks again, jim

autos arent really my thing but have these guys authenticate it and you should be able to get a decent amount for it.
Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) & PSA/DNA Authentication Services

As far as Starr? No not really. Long career and then stayed with the org.

 

[The Real Pack Attack]

First post for me....congrats on a quality board. I'm looking for some information on the years that Alvin Mathews played for GB. I grew up in Kingsville, Texas and my father was a professor at Texas A&I University. Al Mathews played for Texas A&I and was a student of my father's and gave him this GB team signed ball. I think it's from the late 60's but not sure. Can anyone put a year on it? Thanks for any help. jim-tx

That football is from the 1970 season. Al Mathews first year.

 

[Galvbay]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm thinking about dropping this down on the classified section and possibly sell it. Any idea of what a fair market value would be? I have this football and another one just like it from the Oakland Raiders. Eugene Upshaw also played down at Texas A&I and gave the ball to my father. I'm not a big collector and I'm just wanting to 'thin' some stuff out after a move. You guys have been very helpful...again, thanks! Jim G

 

[ivo610]

Not a SB year so its not going to be huge number but you might get $1500 to 2k. Not sure.

If you have a contact number I can put someone in contact with you that will get you some cash for it. Either through an auction company or he will buy it himself.

 

[Galvbay]

ivo610....thanks for the reply! Will pm you with additional information. Thanks again everyone...jim

 

[Galvbay]

Also...the ball is a little 'deflated'....should I air it up or keep as is?? It's been in a plastic display case and is in very good condition. Thanks again..jim

 

[ivo610]

Leave it as is.

I forwarded your info to someone, he should contact you in a few days.

 

[ivo610]

I spoke with him and he doesnt deal in anything post Lombardi.

You might want to try ebay or consigning it to American Memorabilia

 

[Galvbay]

Thanks so much for trying to help out. If you know anyone else that may interested in the football...send them my way. I know there is someone out there that would really appreciate the ball. jim