Saturday, August 28, 2010

Super Bowl XXV: Commemorative Hologram Ticket


One of the most treasured items in my sports memorabilia collection is this Super Bowl XXV Commemorative Hologram Ticket. There are a number of conflicting stories of where these tickets actually came from. I do know that they're limited and pop up on e-marketplaces from time-to-time. All of these commemorative tickets are encased in the thick Lucite cases seen in the scan. Also, the commemorative tickets all have the same seat numbers printed on them. They are not actual used ticket stubs. As you can see, the ticket is intact. Most dealers have told me a similar story that these encased tickets were included in VIP/Media gift bags for those who attended Super Bowl XXV.

It's an item that I chased down for quite awhile before I was able to add it to my collection. Unfortunately, the history behind the item is not as fondly thought of as the item itself. This was the "Wide-Right" Super Bowl, and the first of four straight losses for the Buffalo Bills. As difficult as it is to relive those losses, I do look back with joy as those were the glory years for the Bills. Especially taking into account the past decade over here in Bills Country. It's not too often that a piece of memorabilia can be so bittersweet, but this gorgeous looking ticket represents the best and worst of times for Buffalo Bills fans like me. The sobering thought, I wouldn't change a thing.

10 comments:

  1. Thos are nice. Just curious, did they have hologram tickets in that Super Bowl only?

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  2. Super Bowl XXIX in '95 also had hologram tickets. Check eBay ID #: 160424715624.

    I really like ticket and event credentials. There are some really great itmes out there.

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  3. That's sweet... if they made one for Super Bowl XL (Seahawks vs. Steelers), I'd buy one.

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  4. I have the entire fan package that was provided at Superbowl XXV. I have unopened trading cards for both teams, the seat cushion, and a ticket. What are they worth?

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  5. I have the entire set untouched. My dad was a rodee for the venue and got it game day. Anyone interested? Make an offer

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  6. what is the value of the ticket?

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  7. I have one of the only unused tickets for this game in my collection. It is NOT a replica..it is the real deal.

    If interested please contact me @ bocaradio@aol.com

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  8. I have a ticket encased in think lucite that I inherited from my dad. The hologram says SUPER BOWL XXIX and Gate II, Section 729, Row 95, Seat 025. Dated January 29,1995 at the Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami. Inside the lucite it says "$200 all taxes included".

    I would like to sell the memento.
    Please contact me at sherri4me2@hotmail.com

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  9. I know exactly who made the model, who made the holographic master (me), and who mass produced the hologram on a photopolymer base. I didn't know it was such a mystery.

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  10. I also posess a Superbowl XXV memorial Hologram ticket in lucite. Any offers? Please contact William at wglmarketing11@gmail.com or call 269-359-2535.

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