A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
The three official CFL footballs that make up this remarkable lot span Hall of Fame tight end Peter Dalla Riva's 14-year career with the Montreal Alouettes. A vintage Spalding official J5V CFL football has "PETER DALLA RIVA" in white letters on one panel, along with "First Pass Caught Oct. 14, 1968 B.C.-MTL" from the first of his 450 career receptions. Midway through his career, Dalla Riva and the Alouettes moved into Olympic Stadium. The football he caught for the first touchdown reception in the team's mammoth new home in 1976 was a highlight from the best season of his legendary career as Dalla Riva reached personal highs in receptions (56), receiving yards (763), and touchdowns (10). The last of the three milestone official CFL footballs from Dalla Riva's personal collection is the ball he caught for his third and final touchdown of the 1981 season, the 54th and last of his outstanding career. These unique and prized milestone footballs come along with Peter Dalla Riva's signed letter of authenticity.
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