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1974 NCAA Football 10K Gold National Championship ring presented to USC Trojans running back Ricky Bell. USC took the PAC 10 title with a 6-0-1 record then went on to defeat Big Ten Champion Ohio State, 18-17, in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. After trailing 17-10 with two minutes left USC quarterback Pat Haden led the Trojans on a touchdown drive then threw for a 2 point conversion in the final minute to give the Trojans the National Title. Raised bust of Tommy Trojan on red stone on top surrounded by "NATIONAL CHAMPIONS". "BELL", "42” and “ROSE BOWL 75 surround a football helmet on one side. "1974 TROJANS" and banners with the scores "USC 18 OHIO STATE 17", "USC 55 NOTRE DAME 24", "USC 34 UCLA 9", and “USC 34 STANFORD 10" on the other. Inside stamped "JOSTENS 10K.” Bell was a sophomore during this campaign and played fullback. During his next two seasons, Bell would blossom into an electrifying back and finish in the top three in voting for the Heisman Trophy both years. Ring size 14. Weight 24 grams.
Letter of Provenance from the Newport Sports Museum.