Contact:Phil Sklar – 414-519-2625 – phil.sklar@bobbleheadhall.com
Limited Editionbobblehead commemorating the first Final Four appearance by the South Carolina Gamecocks’ Men’s Basketball program is now available for sale exclusively from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.
MILWAUKEE, Wi.,November 15, 2017 – – Today, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museumunveiled a Limited Edition bobblehead to commemorate the first Final Four appearance for the University ofSouth Carolina Men’s Basketballteam. South Carolina joined the North Carolina Tar Heels, Gonzaga Bulldogs and Oregon Ducks at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona for the 2017 Final Four, marking the first Final Four appearance for South Carolina, Gonzaga and Oregon.
The bobblehead features the Gamecocks’ mascot, Cocky, standing on a newspaper shaped base that exclaims “USC Reaches Final Four for First Time!”. This is the only bobblehead commemorating South Carolina’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.
South Carolina had a magical March Madness run that shocked the nation. The Gamecocks, who were the seventh seed in the East Region, defeated Marquette, Duke, Baylor and Florida to reach the Final Four. The Gamecocks came up just short against National Runner-Up Gonzaga, a team that entered the National Semifinal game with a record of 37-1.
“We’re excited to release this bobbleheadcommemorating South Carolina’s first Final Four appearance,” said Phil Sklar, Co-Founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. “The Gamecocks 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 South Carolina’s tremendous 2016-2017 season.”
Earlier this year, the National Bobblehead HOF and Museum unveiled a limited-edition bobblehead commemorating the South Carolina Women’s Basketball 2017 National Championship. A very limited number of those bobbleheads remain available for sale.
Both bobbleheads, which are in stock and ship now, cost $40 each plus a flat rate shipping charge of $8 per order. Both bobbleheads were produced 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.