{"product_id":"mike-mccormick-george-connor-signed-knute-rockne-notre-dame-fdc-beckett","title":"Mike McCormick \u0026 George Connor Signed Knute Rockne Notre Dame FDC BECKETT","description":"Beckett Authentication Services has authenticated this Mike McCormick (died 2013) and George Connor (died 2003) signed Knute Rockne Notre Dame First Day Cover. This collectible envelope commemorates the First Day of Issue for the Knute Rockne U.S. postage stamp, postmarked March 9, 1988 in Notre Dame, Indiana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the signer: Mike McCormick was a Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive tackle and coach with a long and decorated career in the NFL. He was a multi-time Pro Bowler, later serving in coaching and front office roles, and remains regarded as one of football's most respected figures. George Connor was a legendary linebacker who played his career for the Chicago Bears\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal First Day Cover featuring Knute Rockne stamp and Notre Dame cancellation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-signed by Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike McCormick and George Connor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthenticated by Beckett Authentication Services for guaranteed authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorically tied to Notre Dame football legend Knute Rockne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the prestigious Steve Grad Autograph Collection – Steve Grad has been a regular cast member on the History Channel’s Pawn Stars since 2013, the lead authenticator at BECKETT Authentication, and former Principal Authenticator at PSA\/DNA (2002–2016)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a unique chance to own a piece of Notre Dame and NFL history, authenticated and ready for display.\u003cdiv class=\"gc-bio\"\u003e\n    Steve Grad has been a regular cast member on the History Channel's \u003ci\u003ePawn Stars\u003c\/i\u003e since 2013. He is the Lead Authenticator at Beckett Authentication Services and formerly served as Principal Authenticator at PSA\/DNA.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GradCollection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50445986267379,"sku":"18205","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/6334\/7443\/files\/57_57602757-54a2-4bcf-840c-d202dc3069ff.jpg?v=1787102118","url":"https:\/\/gradcollection-2.myshopify.com\/products\/mike-mccormick-george-connor-signed-knute-rockne-notre-dame-fdc-beckett","provider":"GradCollection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}