For our first game week edition of this post, we thought we’d take this opportunity to remind you all what big Auburn athletic supporters we are here at The War Eagle Reader. How big? This big… Official Auburn Cotton Bowl Athletic Supporter (1986) “In 1985 I knew a young lady that worked as an equipment […]
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War Eagle Relics gets a mail bomb
Letter from Auburn Athletic Dept. to the Dallas Morning News (1940) “This is one of the more unique items in my collection. It is a letter dated October 30, 1940 from Elmer G. Salter, Athletic Publicity Director to Mr. Charles Burton, Sports Editor of the Dallas Morning News thanking him for his hospitality shown to […]
War Eagle Relics pours some Sugar on you
For decades, the Sugar Bowl was the destination of choice for teams in the SEC. In the days of conference tie-ins and continuing into the BCS era, an SEC title meant a trip to New Orleans (or, for one year post-Katrina, Atlanta). Now, with the advent of the BCS National Championship Game and especially with […]
War Eagle Relics puts a ring on it
API Ring (1918) “Here is an API ring passed down from 1918. I think it is such a cool item, and would love to have it showcased. They don’t make rings like this anymore. It is solid gold and heavy as a rock!” – Laura Leigh Pierce / @LL4AU This chunk of gold comes from […]
War Eagle Relics is off to the races
Plainsman Park Tiger Races Blue Tiger “I’ve got a couple of relics you might be interested in. First of all, I have worked in some capacity in the football press box since the 1990 season when I took over the operation of the “first jumbotron.” During this time I was responsible for creation of all […]