Being involved in the hobby for more than 30 years gives one an immense appreciation of its true rarities - items that inspire a double-take due to rarity complexity or beauty. This complete autographed 1955 Bowman football set boasts all three. Simply completing such a set is a collecting marvel that involves a great deal of patience and dedication: many of the players in the set are deceased or simply did not sign many items. Further the 1955 Bowman set is particularly beautiful and colorful each card featuring a full-color image of the player and team logo silhouetted against a bold and colorful background. A complete 1955 Bowman football set is an incredible scarcity simply due to the presence of the rookie card of Hall of Fame defensive end Len Ford. Ford is considered one of the most rare autographs of all Pro Football Hall of Famers. The example included in this collection is an extremely well-centered sharp example featuring the Hall of Famer's signature boldly applied in ballpoint pen in the upper left corner of the card. It is simply a majestic example of one of the most difficult signatures in football autograph collection. Beyond the Ford however the 1955 Bowman set includes many other key rookies and Hall of Famers some of which are scarcities in their own right: Doak Walker (HOF) Mike McCormack (HOF RC) Frank Gifford (HOF) Alan Ameche (RC) Pete Pihos (HOF) Ford (HOF RC) Ollie Matson (HOF) Jack Christiansesn (HOF) Norm Van Brocklin (HOF) Dick Stanfel (RC) Lou Groza (HOF) John Henry Johnson (HOF RC) Tom Fears (HOF) Joe Perry (HOF) Pat Summerall (RC) Ed Brown (RC) George Blanda (HOF) Ben Agajanian (RC) Jim Ringo (HOF RC) Bobby Layne (HOF) Y.A. Tittle (HOF) Hugh McElhenny (HOF) Billy Wilson (RC) Les Richter (HOF) Rick Casares (RC) Bob St. Clair (HOF RC) Leo Nomellini (HOF) Lou Creekmur (HOF) Frank Gatski (HOF RC) Jim Finks (HOF) Andy Robustelli (HOF) Ernie Stautner (HOF) Emlen Tunne