Assembled here is a group of (16) 1940s-1950s NFL game programs. This selection has an even split of programs between the decades and boasts some of the best talent ever to grace the halls of Canton. These programs feature attractive period artwork, interesting stories, and compelling photography. The majority of these publications grade in the (VG) range with mostly intact and crisp inner pages and covers with moderate creasing and dog-eared corners. Included are 1940s programs: 11/24/40 Eagles vs. Steelers (22 pg, VG), 11/8/42 Eagles vs. Giants (20 pg, GD), 11/13/44 Lions vs. Redskins (40 pg, GD, writing on back cover), 11/5/45 Rams vs. Redskins (32 pg, GD), 9/13/45 Eagles vs. Packers (52 pg, VG), 9/13/46 Eagles vs. Bears (28 pg, VG-EX), 9/5/49 Rams vs. Bulldogs (16 pg, EX), 12/31/49 East-West Shrine Game (78 pg, VG-EX); 1950s programs: 12/17/50 Rams vs. Bears (22 pg, GD), 11/18/51 Browns vs. Giants (18 pg, GD), 10/3/52 Rams vs. Lions (22 pg, GD), 10/18/53 49ers vs. Bears (52 pg, VG), 11/1/53 49ers vs. Bears (22 pg, VG), 11/6/55 Rams vs. 49ers (22 pg, VG), 8/19/56 49ers vs. Browns (22 pg, GD) and 12/6/59 Giants vs. Browns (32 pg, GD). This group of vintage football publications is perfect for the savvy ephemera collector.
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