Lot # 44: Dave Boss Framed 1965 Baltimore Colts Program Cover Painting

Category: Football

Starting Bid: $50.00

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Item was in Auction "Great Moments Auction #52",
which ran from 1/19/2020 10:00 AM to
2/2/2020 10:00 PM



Dave Boss began consulting with NFL Properties in 1963 and became its fourth employee in 1965, quickly working his way up to Corporate Vice President and Creative Director, a position which he held for 26 years. He painted his famous first set of NFL team paintings in 1965, which were then reproduced as the first-ever set of NFL posters. These images were then used on the covers of programs during the 1966 season. An avid comic book collector, David was also responsible for commissioning Super Bowl artwork for Super Bowls I through XXV, including the memorable artwork for both the highly coveted tickets and programs.

Included in this lot is a Baltimore Colts piece framed to 19-3/8 x 25-3/8” and signed by Boss. It should be clarified that this is NOT an original painting, done by hand, but a silk-screened, textured image on canvas, produced in 1965. These were produced with color coded frames to match the team colors.

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