Tim Brown
Wide Receiver · Los Angeles / Oakland Raiders
Donruss #81
Year & Era
2001 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Common base card with high print runs typical of the early 2000s retail and hobby products, making it widely available on the secondary market.
Overall Assessment
A wonderful, clean base card of a legendary Hall of Fame wide receiver, perfect for a vintage Raiders team collector or Tim Brown PC on a budget.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears relatively well-centered with minor heaviness to the right side, standard for mass-produced early 2000s cards.
Surface Condition
Surface shows clean gloss with no major scratches visible through the penny sleeve, typical light refractor or gloss wear may be present upon closer raw inspection.
Corner Condition
All four corners appear sharp and relatively square with minimal to no obvious rounding based on visual inspection.
Edge Condition
Edges appear clean with standard factory cut and minimal chipping.
Print Quality
Standard Donruss production quality for the era with decent color saturation and sharp action photography.
Estimated Value
$1 to $5 raw, as modern base cards of Hall of Fame veterans from this era typically hold modest monetary value.
Comparison to Known Examples
Comparable to standard raw copies in circulation from the 2001 Donruss base set with typical factory centering tolerances.
Authentication Tips
Verify standard card stock thickness, crisp team logo printing, and check for any modern counterfeit attempts, though rare for common base cards.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (PSA/BGS/SGC) as the grading fees would far exceed the market value of a graded base veteran card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard card condition consistent with era storage.
Provenance Notes
Sourced from standard 2001 Donruss hobby or retail wax boxes.
Historical Context
Tim Brown is a Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver renowned for his illustrious career primarily with the Raiders franchise and his Heisman Trophy win at Notre Dame.
Market Trends
Stable market demand driven primarily by dedicated Tim Brown or Raiders team collectors, with low volatility for base veteran cards.
Investment Potential
Low investment appreciation potential due to high print runs, serving primarily as a nostalgic piece for personal collections.
Similar Cards
Other Tim Brown base cards from Topps, Fleer, and Upper Deck sets released around 2000-2002.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top-loader or semi-rigid holder, kept away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity.
Interesting Facts
Tim Brown was the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in 1987 before embarking on a legendary 16-season career with the Raiders.