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Ricky Williams' Heisman goes for record $504K at auction

The sale broke the previous record for a Heisman Trophy sold at an auction set last December.

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In 1998, after a stellar season for Texas, running back Ricky Williams won college football's most prestigious award: the Heisman Trophy.

On Friday, Williams' trophy sold at an auction for a record-setting $504,000.

According to The Associated Press, the winning bid for the hardware in Heritage Auctions’ Fall Sports Memorabilia Collectibles broke the previous auction record for a Heisman set last December when former Notre Dame star Tim Brown saw his trophy go for $435,763.

During the 1998 season, Williams shredded opposing defenses, rushing for 2,124 yards and 27 touchdowns on 361 carries. He also caught 24 passes for 262 yards and one score.

 

[rick4bama]

It sad when these guys had to sell.

 

[planomateo]

It sad when these guys had to sell.

Ricky sold it ~5 years ago to Brian Hobbs (a collector), this is who just sold it at the auction.

I don't know Ricky's financial situation, it wouldn't surprise me if he just doesn't care about material items like trophies anymore.

One of the things I've always respected about Ricky Williams is that he beats to his own drum, regardless of the noise around him. I think he's just smart enough to realize that at the end of the day, these trophies are meaningless in the grand scheme of life.

 

[rocknthefreeworld]

His name is on it and everyone knows that. Actually having it in his possession may mean very little compared to the money.

 

[BamaFan334]

Ricky sold it ~5 years ago to Brian Hobbs (a collector), this is who just sold it at the auction.

I don't know Ricky's financial situation, it wouldn't surprise me if he just doesn't care about material items like trophies anymore.

One of the things I've always respected about Ricky Williams is that he beats to his own drum, regardless of the noise around him. I think he's just smart enough to realize that at the end of the day, these trophies are meaningless in the grand scheme of life.

None of them care about anything other than money. I say "none" as in a small percentage do. These guys will sell anything that has value. They have won trophies, gotten jerseys,rings, and all the swag for so many years that they don't really care near as much as we collectors do. To me it's sad how they sell their history for a buck, but in some cases I understand they need it. Sometimes later in life I think they realize they wish they kept their stuff for their kids.

 

[EasyTider]

That’ll buy him a month or two supply of weed.

 

[planomateo]

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