Oct. 17, 2004 Bengals vs. Browns Game Ball Presented to Phil Tuckett

This item is from Phil Tuckett’s personal collection.  It took several decades within his career to amass these rare collectibles at events. The highlight is that it includes autographs of the most prominent entertainers, historical figures, and sports players Tuckett met along the way.

Jeff Garcia threw four touchdown passes — one a 99-yarder to Andre’ Davis to tie an NFL record — and the Cleveland Browns overcame their own sloppiness for a 34-17 win over the inept Bengals on Oct. 17, 2004.

Presented is an actual game (Taglibue) football that was presented to Phil Tuckett from that Browns vs. Bengals football. It was a gift for his work with NFL films from the Browns. The official NFL football was hand-painted on one of the panels with all the game details – The Browns won over the Bengals 27-10 on Sunday, October 17, 2004 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. It is wonderfully displayable and a nice piece of Tuckett’s NFL Films career.

Phil Tuckett suited up for a single game for the San Diego Chargers in 1968, and his time as a professional football player consisted of a year-and-a-half spent mostly on the Chargers practice squad. One might surmise that Tuckett’s contribution to professional football was minimal, and they would be correct, until taking into consideration that after retiring as a player Tuckett spent the next 38 years working for NFL films. Tuckett won 30 individual Emmy Awards in 30 years while with NFL films documenting the NFL.

Oct. 17, 2004 Bengals vs. Browns Game Ball Presented to Phil Tuckett