This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 6/30/2005.
The Browns went 9-2-1 in 1957. Playing in the NFL Championship game, Cleveland was defeated by the Detroit Lions. This tan leather ball has the "Wilson" and "Thorpe Sporting Goods Inc." manufacturers imprints in black on one panel below the laces. On the right of that panel is "Bert Bell Commissioner" and on the bottom of the panel is "OFFICIAL" and "National Football League Eastern Conference Western Conference" in script imprinted in black. On the other panel below the laces is the inflation valve, inflation information, "MADE IN USA" and the model name "THE DUKE" imprinted in black. There are over 30 autographs in black ink rating 3s to a few 5s. Signatures include Hall of Famers Jim Brown (his Rookie Year), Mike McCormack, Len Ford, Henry Jordan, Coach Paul Brown, along with future HOF coach Chuck Noll. The ball is in good condition with slight wear on the ends. Accompanied by a LOA from Jimmy Spence of PSA/DNA.