Hallmark "Football Legends Series: Dan Marino" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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Artifact Overview
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1999
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2977
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
13
on back of ornament:
MARINO / 13
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Dan Marino / Football Legends / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on side of packaging:
OFFICIALLY LICENSED PRODUCT / NFL / D04207333
on back of packaging:
Fifth in the Football Legends Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / Dan Marino could always throw the ball. His / first QB role was in games of "street football" / in his Pittsburgh neighborhood. He played / both football and baseball in grade school and / high school, turning down an offer to play pro / baseball after graduation. Marino gained / national attention leading his Pittsburgh / University Panthers to postseason bowl games. / In 1983 he was the Miami Dolphins' / first-round draft choice. In his second season / he led them to Super Bowl XIX. Known for / his strong right arm and lightning-quick / release, he has thrown for more than 50,000 / yards and completed 385 touchdown passes. / This series features a different football / superstar each year. / Sculpted by / Dill Rhodus / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
OFFICIALLY LICENSED PRODUCT / NFL / (C) 1999 Dan Marino / TM/(C) 1999 NFL Properties, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4029
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