Description

Attractive mid-grade example of Pete Pihos’ rookie from the iconic 1948 Leaf Football set. This issue is notorious for rough cuts, print defects, and poor centering—yet this card presents far better than typical for the grade. • Front Presentation: Bold, well-saturated blue background with a clean red nameplate. Pihos’ image shows excellent contrast, and the card has strong overall eye appeal. • Centering: Better-than-average centering for the issue, with balanced borders and no noticeable skew or tilt. • Corners & Edges: Corners retain solid shape with only moderate touches expected for 4.5; edges display the typical Leaf rough-cut look but no major chipping or peeling. • Surface: Clean surface with no wrinkles or creases—rare for this notoriously condition-sensitive set. No major print snow or distracting marks. • Back: Strong printing clarity with no paper loss, writing, or erasure marks. Even natural toning consistent with Leaf stock from this era. A very presentable SGC 4.5 that outperforms many technical VG-EX examples. An excellent choice for 1948 Leaf set builders or collectors seeking a clean, honest Pihos rookie.