Plaque, Award
Object number2023.84.3
Date1982-1984
MediumWood; Plastic; Paper; Ink; Metal
Credit LineGift of William P. Fralic Foundation
DescriptionAward plaque. Rectangular brown wood backer with beveled front edge. Clear rectangular acrylic plastic cover affixed with one decorative silver metal rivet in each corner. Behind plastic cover is rectangular white sheet of paper with blue and black printed text as well as handwritten black text at center. Reverse of plaque has two keyhole recesses for hanging purposes.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 9.938 x 12.5 x 1.125 in. (25.2 x 31.8 x 2.9 cm)InscriptionsFront has black and blue printed and black handwritten text "All-American / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS / on the basis of recommendations from / its member newspapers, radio and television stations, / and reports from regional All-American football / boards, has selected / Bill Fralic, Pittsburgh / First Team Tackle / a member of the / ALL-AMERICAN FOOTBALL TEAM / 1982-1983-1984".
Historical NotesAll-American Football Team plaque awarded to Bill Fralic. William P. Fralic grew up in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania. He played for Penn Hills High School and University of Pittsburgh before entering the NFL in 1985. Fralic played for the Atlanta Falcons from 1985-1992 and the Detroit Lions in 1993.
Previous owner
William P. Fralic Jr.
(1962 - 2018)
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University of Pittsburgh
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Atlanta Falcons
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Detroit Lions
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Penn Hills High School
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All-America Football Team
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Associated Press
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