Detroit Lions 1957 NFL Championship Team Autographed Football | on a white ACME Professional football. Signatures include: Jack Christiansen (S/HB/HC), Hall of Fame, Stanford University; Lou Creekmur (T/G/DT), Hall of Fame, William & Mary; Frank Gatski (C/LB), Hall of Fame, Marshall University; John Henry Johnson (FB/RB/DB), Hall of Fame Arizona State University; Yale Lary (DB) Hall of Fame, ‎Texas A&M; Bobby Layne (QB), Hall of Fame University of Texas; Joe Schmidt (LB), Hall of Fame, ‎University of Pittsburgh; Charlie Ane (C/RT), University of Southern California; Terry Barr (WR), University of Michigan; Marv Brown (HB), East Texas State University; Stan Campbell (G), Iowa State University; Howard "Hopalong" Cassady (HB/SE), Ohio State University (1955 Heisman Trophy winner); Gene Cronin (DE), University of the Pacific; Jim David (DB), Colorado A&M; Dorne Dibble (WR), Michigan State University; Jim Doran (WR), Iowa State University; Gene Gedman (WR) Indiana University; John Gordy (G), University of Tennessee; Leon Hart (FB/DE), University of Notre Dame (1949 Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award winner); Steve Junker (WR) Xavier University; Carl Karilivacz (DB/HB), Syracuse University; Ray Krouse (DL), University of Maryland; Bob Long (LB), Ohio State University; Gary Lowe (DB), Michigan State University; Gil Mains (DT), Murray State University; Jim "Jungle Jim" Martin (G/LB/PK), Notre Dame University; Darris McCord (DE), University of Tennessee; Dave Middleton (E/WR/HB), Auburn University; Bob Miller (OT/DT), University of Virginia; Gerry Perry (DL/PK), University of California at Berkley; Tobin Rote (QB), Rice Institute, Ken Russell (OT), Bowling Green State University. The 1957 Detroit Lions NFL Championship team won the Lion's 4th, and most recent, NFL title by defeating the Cleveland Browns in Briggs Stadium by a score of 59-14. Provenance: Signatures personally collected by Victor F. Pegg Sr. in 1957 as the Detroit Lions were part of his route as a delivery man for the Western Union Company. Mr. Pegg delivered telegrams on a daily basis to players and the Detroit Lions front office during their championship years and both players and staff knew him by name; By descent to his son Victor F. Pegg Jr.; By descent to his son. The existence of this ball was a closely held family secret until Victor Pegg II told his son about its history and importance prior to his death in 2011.

This ball has been in family storage for three generations and has not been exposed to light, display, or handling. he autographs are penned in blue ink across the leather surface, each signature legible and preserved with considerable care despite the years passed since their inscribing. Air valve has a slow leak. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.