Original 1986 Cotton Bowl Classic ticket from the matchup between Texas A&M and Auburn, played during Bo Jackson’s Heisman Trophy–winning season and widely recognized as his final collegiate game.
This ticket is professionally slabbed in a thick archival plastic holder (not third-party graded), presenting in excellent to near-mint condition with strong eye appeal. Colors remain clean, corners sharp, and there are no visible creases or tears.
Final college appearance of Bo Jackson before entering professional sports
Part of Jackson’s iconic 1985–86 Heisman legacy
Defensive-minded Cotton Bowl remembered for Texas A&M’s physical play
A cornerstone event for college football and SEC / SWC history
The slab includes a custom engraved plaque noting it was originally gifted to a Texas A&M professor (my father), who received tickets directly to the game. I personally attended the Cotton Bowl as well. While the plaque is a personal dedication, the ticket itself is fully original and unaffected, and the holder can be re-slabbed if a buyer prefers a neutral presentation.
Ticket: EX–NM visual condition (ungraded)
Holder: thick protective plastic, clean and intact
No restoration or alteration observed
Event: Cotton Bowl Classic
Year: 1986
Teams: Texas A&M vs Auburn
Player of note: Bo Jackson (Heisman season)
Format: Original ticket, slabbed
Authentication: ungraded, original period ticket
A highly displayable piece of college football ephemera, ideal for Bo Jackson collectors, Auburn or Texas A&M alumni, and Cotton Bowl / Heisman memorabilia collections.
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