Contact:Phil Sklar – 414-519-2625 – phil.sklar@bobbleheadhall.com
Limited Editionbobblehead commemorating Gonzaga’s first Final Four appearance is now available for sale exclusively from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.
MILWAUKEE, Wi.,November 17, 2017 – – Today, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museumunveiled a Limited Edition bobblehead to commemorate the first Final Four appearance for the Gonzaga University Men’s Basketballteam. Gonzaga joined the North Carolina Tar Heels, South Carolina Gamecocks and Oregon Ducks at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona for the 2017 Final Four, marking the first Final Four appearance for Gonzaga, South Carolina and Oregon.
The bobblehead features Gonzaga mascot, Spike, standing on a newspaper shaped base that exclaims “Zags Reach Final Four for First Time!”. This is the only bobblehead commemorating Gonzaga’s 2017 Final Four Appearance. Each officially licensed bobblehead is individually numbered to just 216, and they are only available in the National Bobblehead HOF and Museum’s Online Store.
Gonzaga knocked off South Carolina by a score of 77-73 to advance to the National Championship game, where it faced the North Carolina Tar Heels. North Carolina proved too much for Gonzaga down the stretch, as the Tar Heels topped Gonzaga by a score of 71-65. The Bulldogs, coached by Mark Few since the 1999 season, ended the year 37-2.
“We’re excited to release this bobbleheadcommemorating Gonzaga’s first Final Four appearance,” said Phil Sklar, Co-Founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. “The Zags have a passionate fan base that waited quite a while to reach the Final Four, and we thought this bobblehead we be a great way for the fans to celebrate the remarkable season.”
“With only 216 produced, we don’t expect these to last long,” said National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum Co-Founder and President, Brad Novak. “These will be cherished collectibles that bring back great memories of Gonzaga’s tremendous 2016-2017 season.”
The bobbleheads, which just arrived and ship now, cost $40 each plus a flat rate shipping charge of $8 per order. The bobbleheads were produced exclusively for the National Bobblehead HOF by Forever Collectibles.
About the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum:
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum was announced in November 2014. The HOF and Museum hosted a Preview Exhibit at RedLine Milwaukee from January through April, 2016, and is currently planning for a permanent location. The HOF and Museum also produces high quality, customized bobbleheads for organizations, individuals and teams across the country. Visit us at www.BobbleheadHall.com, www.facebook.com/BobbleheadHallor www.twitter.com/BobbleheadHall.