The football, an authentic Rimington Trophy football is signed by Dave along with #50.  It comes in a beautiful mirrored case.  Perfect for the den or office.

Check out auction item #323.. a must have to accompany this football.

The Rimington Trophy is named in his honor and since 2000 has been given annually to the nation's top collegiate center. Since 2003, a Rimington Trophy has been awarded to the top center in each division of college football.

Dave Brian Rimington (born May 22, 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska) is a former All American football center. He is considered by many to be the greatest center in the history of college football.

• Dave played with the University of Nebraska where he was a consensus First-Team All-America.


• In 1981 and 1982 Rimington's #50 jersey was retired by the team in 1982, one of only sixteen Cornhuskers ever so honored.


• Rimington was a first-team academic All-American in 1981 and 1982.


• In 1999, Rimington was selected as the starting offensive center by Sports Illustrated in their "NCAA Football All-Century Team".


• Rimington was selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. He played five seasons with the Bengals and two with the Philadelphia Eagles before retiring at the end of the 1989 NFL season.