Tim Brown
Wide Receiver · Los Angeles Raiders / Oakland Raiders
Topps 1000 Yard Club Insert #Not clearly visible
Year & Era
1994 — 90s Era
Card Type
Insert
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint (PSA 8-9 potential)
Rarity
Common insert from a widely produced 1990s Topps set.
Overall Assessment
A neat 90s insert card of a Hall of Fame wide receiver in decent raw condition, perfect for a vintage/90s set builder or Tim Brown PC.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint (PSA 8-9 potential)
Centering Assessment
Front: Slightly heavy to the top-bottom and left-right borders, but within acceptable tolerance for Topps production of this era.
Surface Condition
Glossy surface with slight glare from lighting, no major scratches or indentations visible from the angle.
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with very minimal corner softness typical of standard card stock handling.
Edge Condition
Clean white borders and edges with minimal chipping.
Print Quality
Standard 1994 Topps offset printing with brown-toned background insert design and classic Topps logo in the upper right.
Estimated Value
$2 - $10 raw; graded 9 or 10 would command slightly higher.
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical example for the set, sharing standard mid-90s manufacturing tolerances and centering tendencies.
Authentication Tips
Check for correct card stock thickness, crisp font rendering on the 1000 yd club text, and authentic Topps gloss sheen.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless part of a personal collection, as the grading fees would exceed the raw market value.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed.
Provenance Notes
Originally pulled from 1994 Topps football wax packs or hobby boxes.
Historical Context
Tim Brown was a legendary wide receiver and Heisman Trophy winner who spent the vast majority of his Hall of Fame career with the Raiders franchise.
Market Trends
Stable, niche collector market for 90s star inserts, though generally low monetary value.
Investment Potential
Low financial investment potential; primarily a nostalgia or player-collection piece.
Similar Cards
1994 Topps insert cards of other star wide receivers like Jerry Rice or Cris Carter.
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder in a climate-controlled environment.
Interesting Facts
The 1000 Yard Club insert highlights elite offensive performers of the 1993 NFL season.