Rudy

Former Notre Dame walk-on, Daniel Eugene "Rudy" Ruettiger, who was the inspiration for the 1993 movie "Rudy", auctioned off his helmet and jersey for $241,500.  These items, which were in possession of his father until his passing, were sold in Houston over the weekend with a part of the proceeds going to NFL charities.

The leading actor in "Rudy" was Sean Astin, who would go on to a significant role in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.  Ruettiger would actually get a cameo in the movie, playing a fan behind Rudy's father and brother in the final scene.

I am a big fan of the game and the movie - but I can't see paying that much for those two items...