Lot # 2578: Circa 1950s Cleveland Browns Promotional Photograph Collection (495)

Substantial collection of 495 circa 1950s Cleveland Browns promotional photos. Each card, measuring between 8.5 x 10.25-10.5 inches, features a black-and-white image of the player with his name identified within a white strip on the front. These images were also used on premiums the team issued in partnership with Carling Beer and Fisher Foods in 1953 and 1954. The collection, which features heavy duplication, is highlighted by the inclusion of several Hall of Famers, including Otto Graham, Dante Lavelli, Chuck Noll (rookie), and Lou Groza. The condition of the premiums ranges from Very Good to Excellent, with a few slightly lesser. Total: 495 promotional photos.