{"product_id":"nfl-champions-1959-baltimore-colts-gino-marchetti-signed-auto-payroll-check-pro-football-hof","title":"NFL Champions - 1959 Baltimore Colts Gino Marchetti \u0026 Don Kellett Signed AUTO Payroll Check Pro Football HOF","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHall of Fame defensive end Gino Marchetti (D. 2019) was a cornerstone of the Baltimore Colts’ defense, helping lead the franchise to consecutive NFL championships in 1958 and 1959. In the historic 1958 championship victory over the New York Giants, his crucial tackle of Frank Gifford helped force a punt despite suffering a fractured ankle. An 11-time Pro Bowler and nine-time First-Team All-Pro, Marchetti led the NFL in sacks in 1960 and earned selection to the NFL’s 1950s All-Decade Team and 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. The Colts retired his No. 89, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOffered is a check dated November 20, 1959 (2 days before the Colts blowout of the 49ers at Memorial Stadium 45-14 on their way to repeating as the NFL Champions in 1959.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis check is made out for $563.84 and signed on the back in pencil by Gino Marchetti. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe check has been signed on the front by General Manger, Don “Red” Kellett (D. 1970 at age 61) enjoyed a brief Major League Baseball career as an infielder with the Boston Red Sox in 1934, appearing in nine games. He achieved far greater prominence as president and general manager of the Baltimore Colts from 1953 to 1966. Instrumental in building the franchise into an NFL powerhouse, Kellett hired head coach Weeb Ewbank and acquired future Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas, along with standout running back Alan Ameche. His leadership helped propel Baltimore to consecutive NFL championships in 1958 and 1959, establishing the Colts among professional football’s premier franchises.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSuper RARE – one-of-a-kind document!!!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albersheim's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50244885053595,"sku":"14724","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/GinoMarchettiCheck.jpg?v=1794692798","url":"https:\/\/www.albersheims.com\/products\/nfl-champions-1959-baltimore-colts-gino-marchetti-signed-auto-payroll-check-pro-football-hof","provider":"Albersheim's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}