NECK-ROPHILIAC and oldoldstuff

So, here's a curious Norman Rockwell tie.  I've seen a number of these in which the graphic seems to be stretched, as if it were computer generated and the ratio box was left unchecked when the print-maker designed  the plates. Or, maybe it's an "artistic license" issue.  Would love to know more about this. At any rate, you can see more by clicking here.  This fellow is wearing vintage football gear and being tackled by some with a lot of nerve.