The gridiron answer to the Mid-Summer Classic, the Pro Bowl never really caught on, yet still assembled some of the game’s finest performers annually. This 1954 program is autographed by (23) of the game’s top figures. Issued at the Los Angeles Coliseum, the 44-page guide presents beautifully and is signed on the front cover in various writing instruments. Executed in both ballpoint pen and graphite pencil, signatures average (“8”) potency and include: Chuck Bednarik, Gene Brito, Paul Brown (coach), Lou Creekmur, Dale Dodrill, Frank Gifford, Lou Groza, George Hughes, Tommy James, Bucko Kilroy, Dante Lavelli, Paul Lipscomb, Marv Matuszak, Bill McPeak, Elbie Nickel, John Olszewski, Don Paul, Pete Pihos, Ernie Stautner, Bill Svoboda, Charley Trippi, Emlen Tunnell and Arnie Weinmeister. Full photo LOA from JSA.
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