Albersheim's 2015 January Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/24/2015
Neale (d 1973) had an extensive college coaching career that preceded his entry into NFL in 1941. He quickly built the second-division Eagles into a contender and produced three straight Eastern Division crowns and NFL championships in 1948 and 1949. Both NFL titles came by shutout scores. Using an assumed name, he played end with the pre-NFL Canton Bulldogs. He also played Major League Baseball, including being a member of the 1919 World Series winning Reds baseball team. He is a member of the Pro Football HOF
Ferrante (D. 2006) played football for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1941 and from 1944 to 1950 and was a member of the Eagles' championship teams in 1948 and 1949. Ferrante had 169 receptions for 2,884 yards and 31 touchdowns in a nine-year career with the Eagles. He retired after his contract was sold to the Detroit Lions in 1950, when the team would not meet his salary demands.
Alex Al Ennis (D. 1958 at age 61) served as the GM of the Eagles (when they won their World Championship games in 1948-49) and as GM of the Dallas Texans. He also served as the director of PR for the Eagles and the Baltimore Colts.
We offer Ferrante’s 1947 Eagles contract signed by him, Neale and Ennis.
Letter of Authenticity from Richard Albersheim.