1961 Fleer #19 Bob Gain PSA 8

1961 Fleer #19 Bob Gain PSA 8 - A Five-Time Pro Bowler and a Defensive Wall

Bob Gain wasn’t just a tough lineman—he was one of the most accomplished defensive players of his era, both at the college and professional levels. A standout at the University of Kentucky, Gain won the Outland Trophy in 1950 as the nation's top interior lineman and later became an anchor for the Cleveland Browns’ defense for over a decade. Known for his power, technique, and durability, he earned five Pro Bowl selections and played a key role in the Browns’ 1954 and 1955 NFL Championship teams. Gain exemplified the blue-collar grit that defined Cleveland football throughout the 1950s and early ’60s.

The 1961 Fleer #19 card captures Gain during the twilight of his storied career, set against the minimalist but bold design that defines the Fleer football issues of the early '60s. The large player portrait dominates the card front, with a simple team name bar and classic gold background—a design that feels both clean and era-authentic. In PSA 8, this example is impressively preserved: sharp corners, strong centering, rich color, and a clean surface make it one of the finer surviving copies of a set known for inconsistent print quality and corner wear.