Lou Groza
Football • Swell Football Greats
Sport & Year
Football • 1988
Brand & Set
Swell - Swell Football Greats
Card Number
#52
Card Type
Retired Legend / Hall of Fame
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; Graded (PSA 10): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales on eBay for raw copies typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 9 copies have sold in the $15 range.
Condition Details
The card has decent centering but appears slightly shifted to the left (heavy right border). Top-right corner shows a tiny bit of softness. Surface appears clean without visible creasing or staining.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card. This is a common card from a 1980s novelty/reprint set that does not command high premiums unless it is a perfect Gem Mint 10.
Card Description
Lou Groza is depicted in his Cleveland Browns white jersey with orange and brown stripes, wearing his iconic number 76. He is wearing a classic red helmet with a white stripe. The design features a red border housing the 'Swell' logo and a yellow nameplate identifying him as an Offensive Tackle/Placekicker.
Notable Features
Includes the 'Football Greats' banner and the Pro Football Hall of Fame logo. This is part of a 144-card set highlighting legendary players.
Authentication Notes
The card appears authentic to the 1988 Swell production. These were printed on solid cardstock with a matte finish. There are no known counterfeiting issues for this specific set due to its low market value.
Scanned: 2026-04-22T04:02:40.941089