Rock Island Independents framed art print
12″×16″
$55.00
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Step back into the grit and glory of early professional football with this striking reproduction of a 1919 game-day advertisement featuring the Rock Island Independents and the Columbus Panhandles at Douglas Park. Long before the NFL became a national powerhouse, teams like the Independents were building the foundation of the sport right here in Rock Island. This bold, black-and-white design captures the raw energy of the era — dramatic illustrations, confident typography, and the proud declaration that you would “always see the best in football” at Douglas Park.
Perfect for sports historians, Quad Cities loyalists, and collectors of vintage Americana, this art print preserves a moment when Rock Island stood at the forefront of professional football. Whether displayed in an office, den, studio, or sports room, it serves as a conversation piece and a tribute to one of the most important teams in early league history.
Printed with crisp detail to maintain the integrity of the original artwork, this piece brings authentic 1919 character to any space — a reminder that before the bright lights and billion-dollar stadiums, the heart of pro football beat right here in the Quad Cities.
• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Lightweight
• Acrylite front protector
• Hanging hardware included
• Blank product components sourced from Japan and the US
How to attach hooks on 24″ × 36″ horizontal frames:
Place each of the mounting hooks 1 inch (2.5 cm) from frame corners when hanging horizontally.
Rock Island Independents framed art print
$55.00
Perfect for sports historians, Quad Cities loyalists, and collectors of vintage Americana, this art print preserves a moment when Rock Island stood at the forefront of professional football. Whether displayed in an office, den, studio, or sports room, it serves as a conversation piece and a tribute to one of the most important teams in early league history.
Printed with crisp detail to maintain the integrity of the original artwork, this piece brings authentic 1919 character to any space — a reminder that before the bright lights and billion-dollar stadiums, the heart of pro football beat right here in the Quad Cities.
• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Lightweight
• Acrylite front protector
• Hanging hardware included
• Blank product components sourced from Japan and the US
How to attach hooks on 24″ × 36″ horizontal frames:
Place each of the mounting hooks 1 inch (2.5 cm) from frame corners when hanging horizontally.
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