RARE SCHOENHUT WOODEN “MANIKIN” AS FOOTBALL PLAYER. 19” Carved wooden socket head on spring-jointed wooden adult body with additional joint at waist, painted brown hair with side-part, brown eyes, well-defined eye sockets, feathered brows, closed mouth in solemn expression, wearing original football uniform comprised of striped knit shirt, tan cloth uniform, leather shoulder pads, molded fiber shin guards, tan contemporary Schoenhut shoes, Schoenhut metal stand, plus First Place ribbon from 1973 UFDC Annual Exhibit. Commentary: Rare adult figure with strong cheek and jaw modeling, original finish with paint rub on nose and front of hair, two small areas of wear by left eye, original costume representing Penn State famous guard Truxton Hair; costume shows wear and has mending in front, back in excellent condition; overall very good condition.