Monday, August 29, 2016

LSU Items Of Memorabilia Are Treasured By Tiger Fans

By Jerry Barnes


College sports fans can be fanatics. Some will plan family vacations, call in sick to work, and miss birthdays and anniversaries, because of a special rivalry game or a championship competition. This seems to be especially true in the South, and Louisiana State University undergraduates and alumni are part of that culture. Some Tiger enthusiasts will don war paint and dress in school colors just for a game they watch at home. LSU items of memorabilia are treasured by these dedicated fans.

People have been known to build screening rooms in their homes that replicate, as much as possible, the stadium environment of their favorite football team. They purchase seating when coliseums are renovating or making changes to sections of the arena. These seats can then be restored and modified to fit the enthusiast's room measurements.

Football is not the only sport to be played at LSU, as basketball fans will tell you. These people are proud of the fact that Shaquille O'Neal played here his junior year and wore number thirty-three on his jersey. It is not hard to find signed photographs depicting him in the act of sinking a shot while airborne.

Football is far and away the most popular sport in the South, and Billy Cannon is still one of the college's most beloved sportsmen. The Heisman trophy winner was consistently voted player of the year and was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the National College Football Hall of Fame. You can purchase a mini helmet or photograph of a sports legend for your collection.

The signatures of other talented athletes is sought after as well. Most Louisiana sports enthusiasts would love to own a photo of Odell Beckman or Patrick Peterson in one of their signature moves. The most popular pictures of course, have been taken while they are on their way to a winning touchdown or celebrating in the end zone.

Signed footballs, helmets, and other pieces of equipment, are for sale in sports stores and online, but they are not as plentiful as the photos. Jerseys that were actually worn by famous sports figures are rare, and when they do come on the market, often sell for thousands and thousands of dollars. Even signed jerseys are hard to find sometimes, and can be quite expensive.

Anyone who has memorabilia of value will want to make sure they are stored and displayed correctly. Most photos you purchase will come enclosed in frames as a part of the cost. That may not be the case with helmets, footballs, basketballs, or jerseys. These articles should be put into special cases and kept free of dust and bright sunlight. These cases can be customized with logos and pedestals to enhance the presentation.

Sports fans can never seem to get enough of their favorite teams and players. Whether it is football, basketball or baseball, personalized photos, balls and jerseys are prized possessions for them.




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