1965 Philadelphia #41 Paul Warfield ROOKIE PSA MINT 9

1965 Philadelphia #41 Paul Warfield PSA 9 — A Rookie Tribute to the Browns’ Smoothest Weapon

Before he became a household name in Miami’s perfect season, Paul Warfield was dazzling defenses as a young phenom for the Cleveland Browns. A first-round pick in 1964 out of Ohio State, Warfield immediately showcased his rare blend of speed, route-running, and leaping ability. He caught 52 passes for 920 yards and 9 touchdowns as a rookie, helping the Browns capture the 1964 NFL Championship. By 1965, Warfield was already regarded as one of the league’s most electrifying receivers, a deep threat with grace and toughness that would define his Hall of Fame career.

This PSA 9 example of Warfield’s 1965 Philadelphia card is among the finest known specimens of his early issues. The card features a clean, close-up portrait of the Browns star, framed within Philadelphia’s signature design—subtle team logos, white borders, and crisp player presentation. This copy boasts razor-sharp corners, vibrant color, and nearly flawless surface clarity, with excellent registration and strong centering throughout.

For collectors of vintage football, high-grade Warfield cards are elusive, especially from the Philadelphia issues of the mid-1960s. With not many PSA 9s and only 1 graded higher, this is an exceptional piece of Browns and NFL receiving history—celebrating one of the game’s smoothest route runners at the dawn of a legendary career.