{"product_id":"home-of-the-blue-turf-limited-edition-print","title":"\"Home of The Blue Turf\" Limited Edition Print","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean. Iconic. Enduring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unique architectural line print honors Albertsons Stadium — home of the blue turf - and captures the stadium that helped bring Boise State into the national consciousness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful framed limited edition print (2026 total) is certain to become a coveted collectible for college football fans who understand the power of “The Blue”. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1986, then-Boise State University athletic director, Gene Bleymaier, unveiled one of the most innovative marketing tactics in sports history - artificial blue turf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince its historic debut, Boise State’s blue turf has become the most recognizable field in college football. Officially named Lyle Smith Field at Albertsons Stadium, “The Blue” was the first non-green artificial turf in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis print integrates the history of the blue turf and the significant renovations of Albertsons Stadium dating back to its opening in 1970. This edition includes the renovations completed in time for Boise State’s inaugural season in the Pac 12 Conference in 2026. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for an office, study or any place of Boise State pride, it’s a tribute to a building where innovation and excellence coexist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnframed print $99 + $25 S\u0026amp;H \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 19 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 13 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eprint $450 + $30 S\u0026amp;H\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 27 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 20 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item comes with an official digital Certificate of Authenticity signed by Boise State. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item is part of a pre-sale and will ship in May 2026.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eShipping within the contiguous US is \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e$25 for the unframed print and $30 for the framed print. \u003c\/span\u003eIf you live outside of the contiguous US and would like a shipping quote prior to placing your order, please send your name and address to bsu@gocollectu.com. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe net proceeds of this auction item support the mission of Boise State Athletics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll sales are final.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CollectBSU.com","offers":[{"title":"Unframed","offer_id":42375725056082,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed","offer_id":42375725088850,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/5844\/7698\/files\/BSUPrint_NEW.png?v=1776945931","url":"https:\/\/www.collectbsu.com\/products\/home-of-the-blue-turf-limited-edition-print","provider":"CollectBSU.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}