1960 Topps #27 Bill Howton PSA 8

1960 Topps #27 Bill Howton PSA 8 – A Veteran Route Technician in a New Browns Uniform

By 1960, Bill Howton was already a proven name in pro football—an established wide receiver with soft hands, crisp routes, and a knack for finding the end zone. After successful stints with the Packers and Giants, Howton joined the Cleveland Browns late in his career, bringing veteran leadership and reliable production to a run-heavy offense. Though nearing the end of his playing days, he retired with over 8,200 receiving yards—a massive total for the era and a testament to his elite consistency.

This PSA 8 example from the colorful and design-forward 1960 Topps set features a sharp, split horizontal layout: a posed image of Howton up top and a color-action cartoon scene below. The card boasts bright, bold coloring, crisp edges, and excellent centering, making it a standout in a set often troubled by print defects and chipping along the black borders.

For collectors chasing high-grade vintage receivers or looking to round out a well-preserved 1960s Browns team set, this card delivers both aesthetic appeal and a connection to one of the game’s early pass-catching pioneers.