1990 Notre Dame #46 Dave Duerson Autograph (SGC)

Updated September 8, 2026

Signed 1990 Collegiate Collection #46 Dave Duerson Notre Dame Autograph NCAA Football Trading Card (Deceased 2011) (Signature SGC Authentic) (SGC Certification: 4009687-011). Featuring a bold autograph from the celebrated Notre Dame and Chicago Bears defensive back, with the signature authenticated by SGC. The card pictures Duerson during his collegiate career with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, where he developed into one of the nation's premier defensive backs, earning All American recognition before the Chicago Bears selected him in the third round of the 1983 NFL Draft. Duerson quickly became an integral member of Chicago's legendary defense, earning four consecutive Pro Bowl selections from 1985 through 1988 and helping the dominant 1985 Bears capture Super Bowl XX. He later added a second Super Bowl championship as a member of the New York Giants, giving him an accomplished professional résumé that extended well beyond his memorable years in Chicago. Particularly compelling here is Duerson's autograph, boldly signed across the front of the card and certified authentic by SGC. Duerson tragically died in 2011 at only 50 years old, permanently limiting the supply of genuine signatures he left behind and making authenticated Duerson autographs considerably more difficult to obtain than those of many of his surviving teammates and contemporaries. That scarcity, combined with the passionate collecting base surrounding the iconic 1985 Bears, has made authentic Duerson signed material especially desirable among Chicago football collectors. The Notre Dame subject matter adds another layer of appeal, connecting his collegiate beginnings with the championship NFL career that followed. Combining SGC authenticated signature provenance, Notre Dame history, two Super Bowl championships, the legendary 1985 Bears connection, and an autograph whose availability was tragically curtailed by Duerson's early death, this is an outstanding addition to any Dave Duerson, Chicago Bears, Notre Dame, 1985 Bears, or advanced football autograph collection.

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