Gary Anderson
Running Back / Special Teams · San Diego Chargers / Tampa Bay Buccaneers / Los Angeles Raiders
Bowman (Topps) #358
Year & Era
1991 — Junk Wax Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
Raw — appears Excellent-Mint (EX-MT) 6.0
Rarity
Common; mass-produced during the peak of production years.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic piece for Raiders fans or team set builders, but holds minimal monetary value due to centering and era.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Excellent-Mint (EX-MT) 6.0
Centering Assessment
Front: Approx 70/30 Left-to-Right; reasonably centered Top-to-Bottom.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; standard glossy finish for the era, no visible creases or wax stains.
Corner Condition
Lower right corner shows slight soft rounding; others appear relatively sharp.
Edge Condition
Minor chipping and roughness visible on the bottom edge; right edge shows slight shelf wear.
Print Quality
Average; colors are saturated, but the grainy image is typical of 1991 Bowman photography.
Estimated Value
$0.25 - $1.00 (Raw); $15 - $25 (PSA 9/10)
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is below average for this set; most copies are more horizontally centered.
Authentication Tips
Look for the red/yellow 'B' Bowman logo; check card stock thickness (standard 20pt paper).
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended; grading fees significantly exceed the market value of the card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; low incentive for counterfeiting this specific card.
Provenance Notes
Likely from a 1991 Bowman Hobby or Wax box; distributed widely in retail outlets.
Historical Context
Gary Anderson was a versatile back known for his time in both the USFL and NFL; a 1,000-yard rusher in 1989.
Market Trends
Flat; cards from this era remain high in supply and low in demand unless in PSA 10 condition.
Investment Potential
Low; common card from a high-print-run era with limited hall-of-fame trajectory.
Similar Cards
1991 Topps Gary Anderson, 1991 Upper Deck Gary Anderson, 1991 Score Gary Anderson.
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and top loader; store in a cool, dry place to prevent yellowing of the white borders.
Interesting Facts
This card features Anderson's brief tenure with the Raiders (1990-1991) wearing number 7.