Lou Holtz Poster Appraisal

Autographed Lou Holtz Cancer Awareness Poster

This item is a commemorative health awareness poster featuring legendary Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz. The poster is designed with a vertical orientation, featuring a large photographic portrait of Holtz wearing a navy blue Notre Dame baseball cap and a matching pullover sweatshirt with the 'ND' monogram visible on the sleeve. A distinguishing and highly valuable feature is the handwritten inscription and signature in the upper right quadrant. The note reads: 'Dennis, This is a Great Rivalry USA vs. Notre Dame. Congratulations on your success. Lou Holtz.' This indicates the poster was personalized for an individual. The bottom section of the poster contains a message about head and neck cancer awareness, stating 'THE BEST DEFENSE IS A GOOD OFFENSE.' There is a smaller secondary photograph showing Lou and his wife, Beth Holtz, at a podium. The color scheme is dominated by Notre Dame blue and gold, with white text. The poster appears to be printed on standard semi-gloss stock and is currently affixed to a surface with magnets. The condition shows minor curling at the edges and a few slight indentations in the paper, likely from the pressure of the magnets or general handling. Based on the subject matter and Holtz's appearance, the item likely dates to the late 1990s or early 2000s, coinciding with his advocacy work for cancer research.