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2010 BCS National Championship Football
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2010 BCS National Championship Football
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2010 BCS National Championship Football

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.732186.1
Object Type Football
Manufacturer (Founded 1964)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium leather, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D Diam 5 3/4 in x L 10 3/4 in (14.6 cm x 27.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionBCS Alabama National Championship Pasadena 2010 Nike football inscribed "Game Ball Presented To: President Barack Obama" The Rose Bowl (National Championship) logo is under that. On either side of the logo are the Alabama Crimson Tide logo and the Texas Longhorns logo. There is a black Nike Swoosh on the opposite side of the ball.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the NCAA Champions University of Alabama football visit to the White House on March 8, 2010.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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