Rudy Ruettiger Signed Never Quit Inscription and Nameplate Notre Dame College Navy Football Jersey (JSA)

Persistence and practice pay off. It's a message players hear at every stage - during drills and recovering after a loss - and it's also preserved in sports and pop culture history with Rudy Ruettiger's legacy.

Whether you attended Notre Dame in the mid-'70s or saw the 1990s movie, Ruettiger took a less direct route to the Fighting Irish. He spent two years with the U.S. Navy, worked in a power plant and then applied to Notre Dame. Rejected the first time, he tried college at Holy Cross before eventually transferring to his dream school.

While dyslexia and low high school grades added obstacles to his academic pursuits, Ruettiger's height posed another challenge when he attempted to join the football team. He made it onto the Fighting Irish's scout squad and, for their final home game in 1975, managed to get in three plays as a defense end - one resulting in a sack against Georgia Tech.

While Ruettiger has since embarked on a motivational speaking career, his attitude permanently cemented him into Notre Dame's athletics culture. The College Football Rudy Award, launched in 2007, embodies that impact by recognizing similarly driven players.

This custom-stitched football jersey - personally hand-signed by Rudy Ruettiger and including an inscription of "Never Quit" - sends this message to all football fans, school age and beyond. An essential piece of Notre Dame memorability, this signed jersey has been authenticated by JSA, a top third-party authentication company. All autographed sports collectibles are limited! Order now to add this timeless piece of football memorabilia to your collection before it's gone.

• Hand-signed football jersey autographed by Rudy Ruettiger with a "Never Quit" inscription and Nameplate and authenticated by JSA
• Includes a Witnessed Protection Program tamper-proof authentication sticker from JSA
• Orders are generally shipped the same day if placed before 3 p.m. and delivery only takes 3 to 5 days 90-day
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