University of Minnesota football jersey

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University of Minnesota football jersey

Boeckmann, Egil

Minnesota Golden Gophers (Football team)

Used: 1903

U of M football sweater worn by Egil Boeckmann in 1903. Dark maroon wool knit football sweater, below the waist length, with gold knit turtleneck, cuffs and hem. Ribbed knit sweater with full-length sleeves. Stitched to the back (est) in gold colored wool felt is "M/ 6 to 6". Boeckmann scored the touchdown that tied the Minnesota-Michigan game in the first "Little Brown Jug" game. Worn to celebrations following the "Little Brown Jug" game.

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Sports and recreation

Clothing.Men's Sports Clothes.Team Uniforms

Clothing.Men's Sweaters

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