Northwestern University Centennial Gridiron Football 50" x 70" Throw – Celebrating 100 Years of Northwestern Football
100 Years. One Legendary Home. A New Era Begins.
The Northwestern University Centennial Gridiron 50" x 70" Custom Throw commemorates a remarkable moment in Wildcat history — 100 years between the opening of Northwestern's original stadium in 1926 and the opening of the new Ryan Field in 2026.
On October 2, 1926, Northwestern Stadium opened its doors with a Northwestern football victory over South Dakota. Exactly 100 years later, on October 2, 2026, Northwestern opens the new Ryan Field, creating a remarkable connection between the past and the next chapter of Northwestern Football.
Designed to capture that history, the Light Grey throw features Purple knitted bands at each end, with NORTHWESTERN knitted into both "end zones". The body of the throw is styled like a classic football field, complete with White yard lines and football-style number markers.
At the center is the official Northwestern Football emblem, surrounded by the commemorative dates October 2, 1926 and October 2, 2026, with 100 Years marking the century between the opening of the original stadium and the new Ryan Field.
Pass Down the Legacy: Personalize Your Heirloom
Woven with history, this throw is designed to be passed down through generations of Wildcats, and you can make it uniquely yours.
By personalizing one of the knitted "end zones," you transform a commemorative keepsake into a definitive family heirloom. Etch your family name, graduation year, or a tribute to your favorite student or alumnus into Northwestern history.
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Custom Text: Up to 14 characters in the custom end zone.
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Official Branding: The opposite end zone features the official NORTHWESTERN® branding as shown.
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Premium Styling: Your custom text will be rendered in ALL CAPS using our signature varsity block font.
Created as a limited-time commemorative release, the Centennial Gridiron Throw is a distinctive way to celebrate the opening of the new Ryan Field while honoring the generations of Wildcats who have called Northwestern's home field their own. Whether displayed at home, brought along for football weekends in Evanston, or given as a memorable gift, it's a keepsake designed to mark a moment in Northwestern Football history.
Product Features:
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Size: 50" W x 70" H
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Color: Light Grey with Northwestern Purple and White accents
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Football Field Design: White yard lines and football field style number markers across the throw
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Northwestern Details: Purple bands at each end with NORTHWESTERN knitted into each band
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Centennial Design: Central official Northwestern Football emblem, with October 2, 1926, October 2, 2026, and 100 Years
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Historic Significance: Commemorates 100 years between the opening of the original Northwestern Stadium and the opening of the new Ryan Field
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Limited-Time Release: Special commemorative throw created for the 2026 Ryan Field opening and centennial celebration
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Officially Licensed: Features officially licensed Northwestern University trademarks and graphics
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Made to Order: Produced when ordered and ships in approximately 3 weeks
Why Northwestern Fans Love It:
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A Historic Connection – October 2, 1926 and October 2, 2026 mark exactly 100 years between the opening of Northwestern's original stadium and the new Ryan Field.
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Celebrate the New Ryan Field – A special keepsake created to commemorate the beginning of a new era for Northwestern Football.
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Built Around the Game – The football-field design, yard lines, numbers, official Northwestern Football mark make Northwestern football the centerpiece.
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Limited-Time Commemorative Design – Created specifically for this historic 2026 milestone.
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Made for Generations of Wildcats – A meaningful piece for students, alumni, parents, lifelong fans, and anyone with a connection to Northwestern Football.
A Century of History. A New Chapter.
From the opening of Northwestern Stadium in 1926 to the opening of Ryan Field in 2026, the Centennial Gridiron Throw celebrates a century of football at Northwestern's home field. Designed as both a functional throw and a lasting piece of Wildcat memorabilia, it's a way to remember the moment when 100 years of history met a new era of Northwestern Football.
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