Gaylord Perry (Note: This is a baseball card, not a football card)
Pitcher · San Francisco Giants
Kellogg's Corn Flakes Baseball Greats #Not clearly visible in image
Year & Era
1970s — Vintage Era
Card Type
Food Issue Insert / Promo Set
Grade
Raw — appears Very Good to Excellent (VG-EX) 4 to 5
Rarity
Common vintage insert, readily available in the marketplace
Overall Assessment
A fun, nostalgic vintage insert card of a Hall of Fame pitcher, though ironically featured in a prompt asking for football cards
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Very Good to Excellent (VG-EX) 4 to 5
Centering Assessment
Front appears relatively well-centered left to right with a slight heavy top border
Surface Condition
Likely contains surface wear typical of food issue cards, potentially minor scratching on the gloss layer
Corner Condition
Corners show slight softening and rounding typical of vintage food inserts
Edge Condition
Edges are generally clean with minor normal wear along the borders
Print Quality
Typical 1970s Kellogg's 3D-style lenticular or glossy finish with standard color saturation
Estimated Value
$5 to $15 raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard mid-grade copy comparable to most surviving Kellogg's food issue cards from this era
Authentication Tips
Check for original cereal box backing if uncut, or verify standard card stock dimensions and print texture
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to low raw market value unless part of a complete master set submission
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard vintage food issue characteristics
Provenance Notes
Originally distributed inside boxes of Kellogg's Corn Flakes cereal
Historical Context
Kellogg's cereal inserts were a staple of childhood collecting in the 1970s, offering high-gloss alternatives to traditional cardboard sets
Market Trends
Stable, niche collector market for vintage food issue sets
Investment Potential
Flat investment outlook, primarily held for nostalgic value rather than high financial gains
Similar Cards
Other 1970s Kellogg's Baseball and Football sets
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader away from direct sunlight and humidity
Interesting Facts
Gaylord Perry is famously known for throwing the spitball and winning 314 games in his Hall of Fame career