1949 Cotton Bowl Ticket Stub SMU Mustangs vs Oregon Webfoots Vintage Football

Description: This is an authentic, original 1949 Cotton Bowl game ticket stub from the historic 13th annual New Year's Day classic, played on Saturday, January 1, 1949, at the Dallas Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. This legendary postseason matchup featured coach Matty Bell’s No. 10 SMU Mustangs, led by legendary Heisman Trophy winner Doak Walker, squaring off against coach Jim Aiken’s powerhouse Oregon Webfoots (now Ducks), led by quarterback Norm Van Brocklin. In a thrilling, star-studded battle, SMU emerged victorious with a 21-13 win before a record-breaking crowd. This genuine piece of mid-century college football memorabilia features a beautifully styled layout, a detailed multi-color cotton boll branch illustration, original pricing ($4.80 total admission for a reserved seat), and a printed stadium seating diagram on the reverse side.

Product Specifications:

• Event: 13th Annual Cotton Bowl Classic (1949)

• Matchup: SMU Mustangs vs. Oregon Webfoots (Ducks)

• Date: Saturday, January 1, 1949

• Kickoff Time: 1:15 P.M.

• Venue: Dallas Cotton Bowl (Dallas, TX)

• Item Type: Genuine Game Ticket Stub / Reserved Seat Admission

Detailed Condition & Flaw Report: This item is explicitly sold as-is. please read the following structural details carefully before purchasing:

• Overall Condition: This 77-year-old paper item is in Good Used Condition, presenting bold graphics and historical data, but showing clear signs of handling and vintage age-toning.

• Creases: The cardstock body sits highly flat and rigid across its entire surface. It completely avoids heavy intersecting center folds or deep pocket crushing, though a small, diagonal surface crease is visible on the far left edge running through the lowest cotton boll leaf.

• Edges & Corners: The right margin features a rough, hand-torn edge where the main admission coupon was separated by the gate attendant at the stadium entrance, displaying expected edge fraying and natural paper loss along that boundary that partially clips the final digit of the seat number. The top, bottom, and left edges are relatively clean and straight. The corners show mild vintage softening and minor rounding, particularly at the bottom left.

• Surface & Markings: The front face features a cream/light green background bordered by bold green bands, showcasing a detailed illustration of cotton bolls on a branch. The typography remains perfectly clear, showcasing printed seating details for Enter Gate 2, Row 13, Section 105, and Seat 20 stamped in a deep orange-red ink. Please Note: The front surface exhibits distinct cosmetic blemishes, including a noticeable brown moisture stain/smudge cluster situated in the upper-center area (just to the right of "Enter Gate 2" and above the word "Row"), along with a few minor scattered specks of handling soil. The item is entirely free of modern pen ink signatures or pencil notations. The manufacturer mark "Exline-Lowdon Co. Dallas" is fully visible in the bottom-left border.

• Reverse Side: The back of the stub features a light cream background with a subtle grid-like pattern overlaying a complete, highly detailed black line-art seating diagram of "The Cotton Bowl" stadium. The printed map, gate labels, and section layout are fully legible. The reverse side exhibits mild vintage aging and a few scattered dark foxing spots (most notably two small spots on the left side of the stadium oval and one in the lower right area). It is entirely free of heavy adhesive stains, paper skinning, or glue remnants from historical album mounting.

• Photo Reminder: Please examine all high-resolution listing photos closely to verify the exact edges, surface smudges, and reverse-side foxing spots before placing your order.

Shipping & Store Logistics:

• Rigid Boxed Shipping: To prevent further bending, creasing, or edge damage during transit, this vintage ticket stub is enclosed in a protective sleeve, placed between heavy cardboard reinforcement panels, and shipped inside a rigid, crush-resistant shipping box.

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