Lot # 44: Gene Fekete Signed Columbus Colts Program

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A UFL Game Program between the Akron Pros and the Columbus Colts, signed by Colts head coach, Gene Fekete. He was am All-American and helped Ohio State capture their first ever National Championship in 1942 under legendary head coach Paul Brown. Fekete was drafted in the 6th round (59th overall pick) in the 1945 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.  Instead, he opted to play for the Cleveland Browns and Paul Brown and went on to win the AAFC title in 1946. He went on to coach Columbus' UFL franchise for two seasons, helping the Colts to the playoffs in 1961. He was inducted into Ohio State's Varsity O Hall of Fame in 1998.

Fekete has signed the cover boldly in black sharpie adding the inscriptions, "Head Coach Division Champs Go Colts!!"

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