We Are...Marshall Memorabilia auction raises more than $10,000

The internet auction for We…Are Marshall movie memorabilia was a tremendous success. Costumes worn during filming, as well as many props from the movie, were auctioned during a two-week live auction on www.Herdzone.com.

Marshall Alumni and supporters, as well as fans of the film from all over the country, bid on the items. One of the lucky auction winners, Mike Skeens, co-owner of the Marshall Hall of Fame Café, is now the proud owner of many of the costumes, including cheerleading uniforms, lettermen jackets, and the #29 jersey worn by “Chris Griffin” in the film. 

There were 36 items which collectively sold for more than $10,000. The proceeds will be divided between the Big Green and Marshall University foundations, and used primarily to fund scholarships. A portion of the proceeds will be allocated for the libraries, specifically Special Collections, where the staff logged many hours during the production of the film and helped enormously with the cataloging and management of movie memorabilia generously provided by Warner Brothers.