2025 Fall Premier
Wed, Nov 5, 2025 01:00PM EST - Sat, Nov 22, 2025 10:30PM EST
Lot 503
1950 Bowman #45 Otto Graham Signed Rookie Inscribed "To a Future All-American" - PSA & PSA/DNA Dual Authentic
Unsold
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Otto Graham led the Cleveland Browns during of the most dominant dynasties in pro football history. The legendary signal-caller played ten seasons (1946–1955) and earned seven All-Pro selections while guiding the Browns to three NFL Championships (1950, '54, and '55). Over his Hall of Fame career, Graham amassed 23,584 passing yards and 174 touchdown passes, cementing his legacy as one of the sport’s most efficient and successful quarterbacks.
This 1950 Bowman #45 rookie card captures Graham dropping back to pass, a classic pose symbolic of his poised leadership on the field. The card is graded PSA Authentic and presents in PR (Poor) condition overall. What truly elevates this example, however, is Otto's blue pen autograph across the front along with the inscription, “To A Future All-American, Best Wishes.” The fact that he did not personalize this message is a blessing to present-day collectors looking to maximize its market value.
Otto Graham lived to be 82 years old, passing away in 2003. Signed neatly and confidently, this piece represents a rare and desirable combination of an early Hall of Fame rookie card with his important on-card autograph. Dual-authenticated by PSA and PSA/DNA, the card itself appears PR-FR overall with a diagonal crease across the front and well-worn corners. The reverse is in better shape, appearing VG. There are nearly 1,100 unsigned copies but only 19 signed versions in PSA's population report. To our knowledge, none have a longer and better inscription.
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