{"product_id":"paul-bear-bryant-handmade-yellow-pine-memorial-clock-plaque-one-of-a-kind-family-heirloom","title":"Paul \"Bear\" Bryant Handmade Yellow Pine Memorial Clock Plaque — One of a Kind Family Heirloom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is only one of these in existence. And there will never be another.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis extraordinary piece was handcrafted from yellow pine by a master carpenter as a one-of-a-kind birthday gift for his wife on \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 13, 1983\u003c\/strong\u003e — just 28 days after Bear Bryant's final game (the 1982 Liberty Bowl, Alabama 21, Illinois 15) and only 13 days before Coach Bryant passed away on January 26, 1983. The maker loved his wife so much he poured his craft into this gift, and when asked to make another, he refused — for love nor money. This was hers, and hers alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt hung proudly on her bedroom wall from 1983 until she passed away in 2014. It has been carefully kept since then, and now it's time for another true collector to give it the home it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plaque features three photographs of Coach Bryant — including the iconic Liberty Bowl scoreboard reading \"Goodbye Bear, We Will Miss You\" — along with his full inspirational quote and facsimile signature:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride — and never quit, you'll be a winner. The price of victory is high — but so are the rewards.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Paul \"Bear\" Bryant\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original clock mechanism stopped working in the 1980s. A standard replacement clock movement is available at any craft store for approximately $3–4 and installs easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📸 $50 REFUND OFFER:\u003c\/strong\u003e Send us a photo of this piece hanging proudly on your wall with the new clock installed, and we will refund \u003cstrong\u003e$50.00\u003c\/strong\u003e back to your original payment method. We just want to know it found a good home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow pine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original mechanism non-working (easy $3–4 replacement)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade January 13, 1983 — family-owned since\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e *(Seller to add specific flaws)*\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rustee Relic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42851100590178,"sku":null,"price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/2204\/4770\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_60514565-ee06-4543-8c08-57a7cc02122d.jpg?v=1777791194","url":"https:\/\/therusteerelic.com\/products\/paul-bear-bryant-handmade-yellow-pine-memorial-clock-plaque-one-of-a-kind-family-heirloom","provider":"The Rustee Relic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}