Charley Trippi Autographs
Charley Trippi was one of the most skilled and versatile football players in American history. Born in Pittston, Pennsylvania in 1921, he was a star athlete from an early age. Trippi attended the University of Georgia, where he played football under head coach Wally Butts. He excelled as a running back, passer, kicker, and defensive back during his college career, earning All-America honors in both 1942 and 1946.
After graduating from Georgia in 1947, Trippi joined the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). In his rookie season, he helped lead the team to the NFL championship, rushing for 206 yards and two touchdowns in the title game. Over the course of his nine-year career with the Cardinals, Trippi played a variety of positions and established himself as one of the league's most versatile and consistent performers. He was selected to the Pro Bowl team four times and was named a first-team All-Pro twice. In 1968, Trippi was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Despite his success on the field, Trippi faced significant challenges off the field due to his Italian heritage. During his playing days, he was subjected to racial slurs and discrimination from fans and opponents alike. However, Trippi remained committed to the game he loved, and he paved the way for future generations of Italian-American football players. Today, he is remembered as one of the greatest athletes of his era, and his legacy continues to inspire generations of football players and fans.
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Traded items with a signature of Charley Trippi
The most expensive item with a signature of Charley Trippi (CHARLEY TRIPPI SIGNED CARDINALS FULL SIZE STAT HELMET 6 INSCRIPTIONS GAI HOF) was sold in August 2018 for $499.99 while the cheapest item (CARDINALS CHARLEY TRIPPI SIGNED INDEX CARD - MINT!) found a new owner for $0.01 in December 2009. The month with the most items sold (48) was October 2022 with an average selling price of $11.72 for an autographed item of Charley Trippi. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in August 2018 with $499.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was July 2009. In average, an autographed item from Charley Trippi is worth $13.00.
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Latest News about Charley Trippi
UGA adds tribute in Sanford Stadium for Bulldogs legend Charley Trippi. Here's a (08/18/2023): As part of its nearly $70 million renovation to Sanford Stadium, the University of Georgia added a special nod to the late Charley Trippi. 
Charley Trippi, Versatile Football Hall of Famer, Dies at 100 (10/19/2022): A star on offense and defense, he took Georgia to a Rose Bowl victory and the Chicago Cardinals to an N.F.L. title. “The greatest football player I’ve ever seen,” Jim Thorpe said. Charley Trippi, only NFL Hall of Famer with 1,000 passing, rushing and receiving (10/19/2022): Trippi saw time as a quarterback, halfback, defensive back, punter and kick returner in the NFL. Charley Trippi The Star Cardinal (12/13/2012): Hall of Famer to be celebrated in Arizona for the first time Michaux: It's time to celebrate Charley Trippi Day (04/12/2012): They don't make football players like Charley Trippi anymore, but Georgia would like to find some.
Older News Stories about Charley Trippi
Former UGA football player Charley Trippi to be honored April 13 (03/2012): The University of Georgia Athletic Association will honor Georgia football legend Charley Trippi on April 13 with commendations from Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and Athens Mayor Nancy Denson.
