Here They
Are in All Their Glory!
The
Uniforms of the Cleveland Browns
Bask in the Tradition. Bask
in the Memories.
Titled “Brown Is
Beautiful” and Licensed by the National Football
League, the Artwork is available in two framed presentations:
An eye-catching framed-and-matted print
measuring 12” x 21” that sells for only $52 each—which is an exceptional
value for a fully assembled Artpiece of this size. And a dramatic 19” x 39” triple-matted high-quality print (a
Letter of Authenticity is included) that is limited to an edition size of only
299 and sells for the discounted cost of $399.
Please note your Artwork will arrive at your
door in 7 to 10 days when you place your order. And needless to say, there is a 30-day full moneyback
guarantee. In addition, The
Greatest-Scapes pays all shipping costs and any required sales tax!
The Greatest-Scapes also offers the option of
an interest-free Extended Payment Plan for credit card orders. For the $52 framed print, you can pay $26.00
upfront and the balance of $26.00 thirty days later. While the $399 framed Limited Edition can be purchased with an
initial $133, and payments of $133 billed thirty and sixty days later.
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And this Artwork evokes an unmistakably
Classic quality. Indeed, it will look
at home next to a diploma or a work of fine art. Whether you hang it on a wall or lean it on a shelf or mantle,
the Artwork will make a striking impression.
Please keep in mind, though, the visuals
depicted here on the website simply can not do justice to the detail and
quality of the actual Artwork.
Please note the uniform images shown are
produced from hand-painted watercolor paintings. The publisher chose this route, rather than photographs, because
in many cases original jerseys no longer exist, even at the various halls of
fame. In addition, a more consistent
look and feel for the uniforms is achieved by painting them, and allows for a
higher level of detail than a photograph in some cases.
Here, then, is a detailed description of the
12” x 21” Artpiece that sells for only $52 each. It consists of a 5” x 15” paper print that is housed in a black
frame with a textured black mat. The
black mat has a white groove cut into it, thus adding depth and beauty to the
piece. Weighing approximately five
pounds, the Artwork is covered by crystal-clear glass and includes a
“hanger” on the back to allow for easy hanging. The black frame—and especially the textured black mat with
white groove—makes this a truly stunning Artpiece.
The above is an example of
the 12” x 21” Artpiece, which depicts the Washington Redskins.
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As for the 19” x 39” Limited Edition Artwork,
please note each Artwork is printed on 115-lb Garda Gloss stock and then
mounted to avoid any rippling effects.
As for its matting and framing, the Limited Edition is triple-matted in
an acid-free framing style. The outer
mat is a rich, black textured mat with white core. The middle and inner mat colors have been selected to complement
the team’s colors and the overall framed piece. The matting is framed to create a shadow box effect, giving the
entire framed piece a unique three-dimensional look. The frame is an exquisite solid wood frame finished with a rich
black matte texture, chosen to complement all three mats and the print
itself. Finally, the Artpiece is
protected by high-quality framing glass; the total weight of the Artpiece being
approximately 10 pounds.
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The above is
an example of the 19” x 39” Limited Edition Artpiece,
which depicts
the New York Yankees.
Here then is the history of the Browns’ Uniforms …
#1.
1946 The
beginning of a beautiful relationship! Opening day, September 6, 1946: 60,135
fans pack into Cleveland Municipal Stadium to watch Paul Brown’s team kick-off
its inaugural season in the All-America Football Conference (that’s almost
twice as many that witnessed the previous season’s NFL championship match!).
The 1946 jersey, synonymous with the Otto Graham era, showcases a ‘drop shadow’
effect on the chest numbers – the only jersey in Browns’ history to do so.
#2.
1950 Marks
the Browns’ first season in the NFL – after winning an amazing four straight
All-America Football Conference titles. Their overall regular season record in
the AAFC…47-4-3! Two interesting points about the team’s helmet: the color
switched from white to orange (and has remained that color since). The helmet
did not include a facemask and continued that way in the early 1950s.
#3.
1957 A
very special year in Browns’ history – as Jim Brown joins the squad, out of
Syracuse. Note that numbers have now been added to the jersey sleeves –
directly above the striping. If you look closely, you’ll also notice a rare
oddity: there are numbers on the helmet, directly above the ear – in a
hand-drawn appearance. Teams often place numbers on the back, but this is one
of the only times you’ll ever see numbers, especially this large, on the side
of the helmet!
#4.
1964 Lucky
number 27 for Cleveland! On December 27 – the Browns whip the Baltimore Colts
27-0 in the championship game of the NFL. Frank Ryan throws three touchdown
passes – all to Gary Collins to help capture the title. Pictured are
Cleveland’s home and away jerseys to commemorate this banner year. Note the
position of the sleeve numbers, which have been moved away from the striping of
previous years’ jerseys.
#5.
1969 Three
interesting points to note about the ’69 jersey: the striping pattern on the
sleeves has been altered from past years. The numbers have been shifted back
down closer to the striping, and finally, the NFL shield/crest commemorating
the 50th anniversary has been added to the left shoulder.
#6.
1972 The
Browns go an impressive 10-4 during the regular season, only to lose in the
divisional playoff game to the eventual Super Bowl champions – the Miami
Dolphins. Something for the trivia buffs – the Browns are the only NFL team to
have never included a logo on their helmet!
#7.
1977 Once
again, the numbers have moved away from the sleeve striping. Did you happen to
notice the color change in the pants – from white to orange? The Browns
instituted this changeover in 1975 – and at least one of the two uniforms’
pants (either home or away) was orange until 1984.
#8.
1980 This
is the year of the ‘Kardiac Kids’. The Browns go 11-5 – finishing first in the AFC Central, often winning in the dying
minutes or seconds of a contest. In the AFC Divisional Game played in
Cleveland, the Raiders win a heartbreaker, 14-12, on a game-saving interception
by the Raiders’ (in the end zone, no less!) with 41 seconds to play.
#9.
1984 The
Browns discard the orange pants – changing back to the familiar ‘whites’ for
both home and away uniforms. They also add a narrow orange outline around the
brown uniform numbers.
#10.
1994 During
this season, the NFL and its franchises were showcasing ‘throwback’ jerseys, or
replicas of older uniforms – to help commemorate the NFL’s 75th
anniversary. The 75th anniversary was also commemorated by the
diamond patch on the upper left part of the torso. This particular jersey is
not a throwback jersey - that was a white jersey which featured sleeve stripes
similar to the 1964 jersey. If you look closely at this jersey, you’ll note a
smaller patch – the NFL shield on the jersey’s neckline. Most NFL uniforms
added the NFL logo patch to the neck and upper left thigh of the pants
beginning in 1991.
#11.
1999 & 2000 The Browns relocated to Baltimore in 1996 to become the Ravens, the
unprecedented and remarkable response from Browns fans prompted the NFL to
promise the City of Cleveland a new team for the 1999 season. The patch on the
’99 jersey (upper, left part of the torso) signals the return of the Browns to
Cleveland. Football was back in Cleveland! On a closing note, look closely at
the sleeve on the 2000 jersey – did you notice the elasticized band? Many NFL
teams have added this feature to certain player’s jerseys not only to give the
jersey a more aerodynamic look and feel, but to prevent opponents from grabbing
onto excess material, and using it to their advantage!
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The Cleveland Browns: “Brown Is Beautiful”
TRADITION…
MEMORIES… CLASSY…
Order Yours Today … and Revel in it!
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