University of Pennsylvania Penn Quakers Football Army Cadets 1948 Fan Items Rare

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University of Pennsylvania
Penn Quakers vs. Army Black Knights Football
Vintage Paper Pocket Insert and Large Button Tag on String, 1948
“Fight Back Penn — DUMP ARMY”  “Beat Army”
Ivy League
Lot of two rare rooter’s souvenirs from the NCAA college football game between the United States Military Academy West Point Cadets and the University of Pennsylvania Quakers, played before a capacity crowd of 78,000 at Franklin Field on November 13, 1948. Penn entered the contest ranked 17th nationally with a 5-1 record, Army had a 7-0 record and a #3 national ranking. The visitors, coached by Earl Blaik, won, 26-20.
Following a 21-21 tie vs. Navy, Army completed its 1948 season undefeated (8-0-1), ranked 6th in the nation, and winning the Lambert Trophy as best football team in the East for the fourth time in five years. Penn, coached by George Munger, ended the season 5-3.
Dimensions:  7″ height x 3″ width (pocket insert); 4 3/8″ diameter (button tag)
Good vintage condition — fully intact with no tears or holes; overall browning and wear commensurate with age