"National Champion Clemson University" Signed and Numbered *Limited Edition Original Serigraph

Painted Area: 19" x 25"

Cotton Paper Size: 24 5/8" x 34 1/4:

Numerical Edition Size: 500

Only "5" Remaining!!! Available numbers are 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11.

"Limited Edition" refers to the fact that there is only a certain amount, or "limited" number of serigraphs printed of a specific piece of artwork. After the edition is printed, all of the original artwork and screens used to make the print are destroyed or effaced. This ensures that no additional prints of this image will be made in the future. This is the opposite of an "Open Edition," where public demand determines the number of pieces included in an edition.

The limited life of the stencil prevents unlimited editions. Additionally, variables in the process of hand-pulling serigraphs mean that each individual serigraph is slightly different from each other serigraph in the edition. Minor deviations in color registration, paint distribution, and variations yield individual pieces that are truly "one-of-a-kind" or "original."

THE 1981 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS, THE CLEMSON TIGERS

On January 1, 1982, the #1 ranked Clemson Tigers defeated the traditional powerhouse #4 Nebraska Cornhuskers at the Orange Bowl to become the undisputed National Champions. Clemson, led by Coach Danny Ford, fought hard against a strong Nebraska squad. Although Nebraska featured several future NFL stars, including Roger Craig, Irving Fryar, Mike Rozier, and Dave Rimington, eight of the Cornhusker's twelve possessions ended in a three and out, and the Tiger defense only allowed the Cornhuskers beyond the fifty yard line four times. Depicted in this Rick Rush hand-pressed serigraph is #7 Craig Austin, who led Clemson in rushing touchdowns, as he takes the ball on an end sweep from #3 Homer Jordan and runs untouched into the end zone. The final score was 22-15.