Jackie Slater
Offensive Tackle · Los Angeles / St. Louis Rams
2016 Panini Classics #Not visible (Estimated base or subset card)
Year & Era
2016 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Legends Insert
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint (Estimated PSA 9)
Rarity
Common base insert; high print run with low secondary market demand.
Overall Assessment
A clean, well-centered modern tribute card honoring an all-time great offensive lineman. Highly desirable for a Los Angeles Rams team set builder or Jackie Slater player collector, though financially valued as a low-end collectible.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint (Estimated PSA 9)
Centering Assessment
Front: 55/45 Left-Right, 55/45 Top-Bottom. Back: Not visible in image.
Surface Condition
Near Mint to Mint. Clean surface with no visible scratches, print lines, or roller marks.
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with very minimal, normal factory softening on top-left and top-right tips.
Edge Condition
Clean white borders with smooth, unchipped edges along all four sides.
Print Quality
High print quality with sharp vintage-style halftone background imagery and crisp team logo application.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 raw; $15.00 - $25.00 if graded a PSA 10
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is slightly favorable compared to typical retail pulls from this set, which often suffer from left-heavy borders.
Authentication Tips
Check for correct card stock thickness, crisp font rendering on the nameplate, and authentic Panini foil textures.
Grading Recommendation
SGC or PSA, but grading is not recommended due to low raw card value relative to grading fees.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed. Card stock and borders appear uniform and unmanipulated.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from standard 2016 Panini Classics retail or hobby packs.
Historical Context
Jackie Slater played 20 seasons for the Rams franchise, setting an NFL record for most seasons played with a single team by an offensive lineman, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001.
Market Trends
Stable to flat. Offensive linemen, even Hall of Famers, typically command modest values in the modern sports card market.
Investment Potential
Low investment return potential due to the high print run of modern base inserts, best kept as a PC (Personal Collection) item for Rams fans.
Similar Cards
2016 Panini Classics inserts of other Rams Hall of Famers like Eric Dickerson or Merlin Olsen.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and rigid top loader in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Interesting Facts
Slater played in four different decades (1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s counting offseasons, though his official playing career spanned 1976 to 1995).