THE SUPER BOWL MEMORY
Pair the football with the Mike & Garo photograph when the Super Bowl VII return is the play that brings the era back. It gives the display a visual record of the game story behind Mike's signature.
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WASHINGTON REDSKINS AUTOGRAPHED FOOTBALL
Bring a direct connection to Washington football home with an autograph football personally signed by Mike Bass, a longtime right cornerback whose career includes a Super Bowl VII touchdown and a place in the Washington Ring of Fame.
A PIECE OF WASHINGTON HISTORY
MAKE THE PLAYER PART OF THE DISPLAY.
A Washington Redskins autographed football is more than a team keepsake when it carries the name of a player who lived the era. Mike Bass arrived in Washington in 1969 and spent seven seasons at right cornerback. He was part of the defense that reached Super Bowl VII, led the club with eight interceptions in 1971, and earned first-team All-NFC recognition in 1974.
The play many fans remember came late in Super Bowl VII. Bass recovered Garo Yepremian's loose ball and returned it 49 yards for Washington's only touchdown. That moment is a lasting part of the team's story, but it belongs inside a career built over seasons of coverage, preparation, and big defensive plays.
This football is personally signed by Mike, so the connection is clear from the first look. Choose it for a home office, den, fan cave, or a shelf that needs one meaningful Washington piece. It also gives a longtime fan a gift with a player story behind it, rather than a generic football souvenir.
THE SIGNATURE OPTION
CHOOSE THE FOOTBALL THAT FITS THE OCCASION.
Start with an autograph-only football when the signature and the career are the whole point. It is a clean, classic way to keep Mike Bass's Washington story in view, whether the football stands alone or joins a larger collection of photographs, cards, and team memories.
For a birthday, retirement, graduation, or thank-you, the personalized option adds a recipient name and one approved message: Best Wishes, Happy Birthday, To Your Success, or Best of Luck. The same signed football becomes a keepsake made for a particular person and a particular moment.
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THE DEFENSIVE STORY
A defensive-action photograph is for the fan who remembers the work of a cornerback, not only the most famous highlight. It is a natural companion to a football signed by a player whose career was built on anticipation and preparation.
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THE SMALLER DETAIL
A signed card, index card, career video, or Ring of Fame image fits a desk, display case, or smaller gift while carrying the same player connection. Browse the full signed collection to see the available options.
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START WITH THE REASON THE GIFT OR DISPLAY MATTERS.
CHOOSE THE MEMORY.
Think first about the Washington football memory the piece should hold. It may be a favorite player, the 1972 NFC championship season, the Super Bowl VII return, or a family tradition built around Sundays. A clear memory makes the football feel chosen, not merely purchased.
CHOOSE THE PRESENTATION.
A signed football has enough presence to anchor a shelf, desk, office, or fan cave. Before ordering, consider where it will live and whether a Super Bowl or defensive-action photograph would make the display feel more complete.
CHOOSE THE PERSONAL TOUCH.
Keep the football autograph-only when the player's name is the message. Add the personalization option when the piece marks a birthday, achievement, or thank-you for a specific fan. The recipient name turns a strong display item into a lasting personal reminder.
WHY THIS CAREER CONNECTS
THE SIGNATURE HAS A REAL WASHINGTON STORY BEHIND IT.
Mike Bass's path to Washington began at the University of Michigan, where he helped win the 1965 Rose Bowl. When he joined Washington in 1969, he became a starting right cornerback and a steady presence in the secondary through 1975. The seven-season run gives collectors a defined era to remember, one shaped by the Lombardi years, a championship season, and the Super Bowl stage.
The numbers help tell the story. Bass recorded 30 interceptions in Washington, led the team with eight in 1971, and earned first-team All-NFC and second-team AP All-NFL recognition in 1974. Those accomplishments explain why the signature belongs in a Washington football collection, even for a fan who first knows the name from the Super Bowl play.
Washington fans collect for different reasons. Some remember the early 1970s defense and the rise to the NFC championship. Some come back to the Super Bowl return, a moment of effort and awareness that still stands apart in the game's history. Others simply want a direct connection to a player whose name belongs in conversations about the Washington teams they grew up watching. A signed football gives each of those memories one clear place to land.
It also keeps the decision practical. The football works as a single centerpiece, while the wider signed collection leaves room to add photos, cards, or a career video later. There is no need to build everything at once. Start with the signature that means the most, then let the display grow as new occasions, memories, and conversations call for another piece.
The football carries that full context without trying to recreate the past. Its value is the direct player connection. Mike signs the available football himself, and the available personalization makes the piece more useful as a gift. The choice stays simple: pick a Washington memory, decide whether a name and message make it more meaningful, then choose the option that fits.
A collector can keep the focus on one player, one game, or one era. A family can use the football as the beginning of a conversation about watching Washington together. A gift giver can give a lifelong fan something that reflects the part of football they have carried for years. In every case, the signed football has a story ready when someone asks about it.
FROM THE PLAYER'S CAREER
EXPLORE THE MOMENTS BEHIND NUMBER 41.
The Super Bowl return is only one chapter in Mike Bass's Washington career. His highlights show the seasons, defensive achievements, and Ring of Fame recognition that give a signed football its deeper context.
Read the full career story, then return to the signed collection when you are ready to choose the piece that belongs in your display or gift.
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READY TO MAKE IT PERSONAL
CHOOSE A WASHINGTON FOOTBALL KEEPSAKE.
Shop Mike Bass's autographed football, or see every signed photo, card, and career item currently available.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
COLLECT WITH CLARITY.
Who signs this Washington football?
The available football is personally signed by Mike Bass, a Washington right cornerback from 1969 through 1975 and a Washington Ring of Fame honoree.
Can the Mike Bass autograph football be personalized?
Yes. The personalized option adds a recipient name and one approved message: Best Wishes, Happy Birthday, To Your Success, or Best of Luck.
What Washington history does the football represent?
Mike Bass played seven seasons in Washington, led the team with eight interceptions in 1971, earned All-NFC honors in 1974, and returned a fumble 49 yards for Washington's only touchdown in Super Bowl VII.
Where can I see other signed Mike Bass pieces?
Visit the full signed collection to browse available photographs, cards, a career video, and other items alongside the football.