1949 Yale v Cornel Football Program - Levi Jackson 1st Black Player 1948 Card

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You're bidding on an exceptional and rare collection of Yale football memorabilia. This collection surrounds the legendary All-American career of Yale's first ever African American football player, Levi Jackson. He was later recruited to be the 1st black football player in the NFL.
The set is purchased from the student who attended the legendary 1949 Cornell vs Yale football game at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut.
The collection includes:

The original program from the game

The original Yale bulldog mascot drink cup from the game

Last but not least is an authentic 1948 Leaf #5 Levi Jackson football card showing the 1st black player for Yale in all his glory to include his leather no facemask helmet (creased - see pic)

*all items are exactly as shown the photos and 100% authentic to the period (1949)
Below details the true importance of Levi Jackson to our national football heritage:

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