{"title":"Auctions","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ryan-field-architectural-line-print-print-1","title":"Auction: Ryan Field Architectural Line Print - Print #1","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn the very first print.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exclusive auction offers the opportunity to own \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint No. 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the limited edition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRyan Field Architectural Line Print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection, a one-of-a-kind piece celebrating the historic home of Northwestern Football.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor nearly a century, Ryan Field stood as the home of Northwestern Wildcats football and one of college football's most distinctive venues. Originally opened in 1926 as Dyche Stadium, the 45,000-seat facility was financed through one of the nation's earliest stadium bond campaigns led by former Evanston mayor and Northwestern business manager William Dyche. It was renamed Ryan Field in 1997 in honor of alumnus and benefactor Patrick G. Ryan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRyan Field witnessed generations of unforgettable moments: from Northwestern's 1926 Big Ten Championship in the stadium's inaugural season to the program's remarkable 1995 Big Ten title and Rose Bowl run, which ended nearly five decades without a conference championship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stadium also hosted memorable victories over college football powerhouses, legendary Homecoming traditions, and countless Saturdays where the\"Cardiac 'Cats\" thrilled fans with dramatic finishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond football, Ryan Field became a landmark on Evanston's North Shore. Its iconic concrete towers, intimate setting, and lakefront atmosphere made it one of the Big Ten's most recognizable venues. After nearly 100 years of Wildcats history, the original stadium was demolished in 2024, closing a chapter that connected generations of students, alumni, athletes, and fans before a new Ryan Field rose in its place.\u003c\/span\u003eThis auction is for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePrint No. 1 of 1926 (for reasons all Wildcat fans know) t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehe very first print produced in the series, making it the most coveted print available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuction Winner Receives:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRyan Field Architectural Line Print numbered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/1926\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally framed print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficial digital Certificate of Authenticity signed by Northwestern Athletics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 27 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 20 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping within the contiguous US is free. Shipping costs outside of the contiguous US vary. If you'd like a shipping quote before placing your bid, please send your name and address to Northwestern@gocollectu.com. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA portion of the proceeds supports Northwestern Athletics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll auction sales are final.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collect Northwestern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47840574111921,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/9091\/3713\/files\/SOLD_1.jpg?v=1787350542"},{"product_id":"auction-football-locker-sign","title":"Auction: Football Locker Room Sign","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more than a quarter century, this sign marked the entrance to the Northwestern Football locker room inside the John L. Evans Building at Ryan Field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom 1997 through 2023, generations of Wildcats passed this sign during some of the most memorable moments in Northwestern football history. Players walked beneath it before taking the field, returned past it at halftime, and gathered behind it following victories that helped define an era of Wildcat football.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe locker room served Northwestern teams led by head coaches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eary Barnett, Randy Walker, Pat Fitzgerald and David Braun\u003cspan\u003e, becoming the emotional center of the program on game days at Ryan Field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was also the setting for some of the stadium's greatest postgame celebrations. None was more memorable than Northwestern's legendary \u003c\/span\u003e54–51 victory over Michigan in 2000\u003cspan\u003e. The offensive shootout became one of the defining games of the era and helped accelerate changes in offensive philosophy that would reshape the modern college football game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemoved from the John L. Evans Building as part of the transformation of Ryan Field, this authentic locker room sign carries the visible wear of more than 25 seasons inside the Wildcats' football home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a sign, this is a surviving piece of the room where generations of Northwestern football history were made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 9.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 13 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item comes with an official digital Certificate of Authenticity signed by Northwestern Athletics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping within the contiguous US is free. 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