An adjacent seat from the Bengals’ first home win, signed by John Stofa.

September 15, 1968, Bengals First Ever Regular Season Home Game at Nippert Stadium Signed by First Ever Bengal John Stofa

Why This Ticket Matters

On September 15, 1968, the expansion Cincinnati Bengals played their first regular-season home game at Nippert Stadium against the Denver Broncos. Cincinnati won, 24–10, for the first regular-season victory in franchise history.

Quarterback John Stofa passed for 224 yards and two touchdowns as the Bengals pulled away in the second half. With Stofa’s signature noted in the listing, this ticket connects the franchise’s first home victory to the quarterback who helped deliver it.

Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.

Ticket Details

• Date: September 15, 1968
• Teams: Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals
• Venue: Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati
• Result: Bengals 24, Broncos 10
• Ticket: South Stand, Section N, Row 29, Seat 9; printed admission $6.00
• Reverse: Pictured with a John Stofa signature; autograph authentication is not independently established here

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