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ROYAL DESSERTS ROYAL STARS OF BASKETBALL #4 FRANK BRIAN (U.S.A.)
Note: These cards actually were released in 1950. PSA has corrected the date internally from 1952 thanks to the research and request by Matt @61Fleer.com
The Royal Stars of Basketball Cards were released on packages of Royal Puddings and Desserts and were made to be hand cut from the box. There were 2 versions, the more common black tinted image and text and the much rarer blue tinted image and text, although all Royal Dessert cards are hard to come by. The basketball set consisted of 8 cards, including a card of basketball legend George Mikan. Because these cards were hand cut from a box, they are difficult to find in good condition.
Frank Brian was an All-American college player at LSU and went on to become the National Basketball League's All-Rookie in 1947 and was both a 2-Time NBL All-Star and 2-Time NBA All-Star. He was an NBA Basketball Pioneer, playing in the first 7 Seasons of the NBA (1949-1956) and ranked in the Top-6 in the NBA for scoring in 1950, 1951 & 1952. Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, Brian's 3rd cousin, has advocated for Brian's induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame for years. Although Brian has been on the HOF ballot, he has yet to be voted in.
Measurements: 3.375" x 2.75"
1950
