A 1988 Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions Game Ball Presented to Mike Ditka Formerly Displayed at Mike Ditka's Restaurant
Status:
Closed
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Estimate$1,000 – $2,000
Status
Closed
A 1988 Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions Game Ball Presented to Mike Ditka Formerly Displayed at Mike Ditka's Restaurant
Original game ball from the December 11, 1988 match-up between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions. This game, which saw the Bears defeat the Lions 13-12, marked the Bears’ fifth consecutive NFC Central Division Championship.
Provenance: Mike Ditka’s Restaurant.
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