Tootie Robbins
Offensive Tackle · Phoenix Cardinals
Pro Set Football #Not visible
Year & Era
1990 — Junk Wax Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
Raw — appears Very Good to Excellent
Rarity
High print run, extremely common common-player card from the Junk Wax Era with millions printed and abundant population
Overall Assessment
A classic Junk Wax Era common card in modest raw condition, ideal for nostalgic set builders or player collectors rather than investors
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Very Good to Excellent
Centering Assessment
Slightly off-center top-heavy with heavy tilt/miscut on the bottom edge
Surface Condition
Moderate wear, slight gloss loss, and minor surface scratches typical of raw 1990 cards stored loosely
Corner Condition
Noticeable softening and blunting on all four corners, especially the bottom left and top left
Edge Condition
Noticeable chipping along the top and bottom borders, with minor roughness on the sides
Print Quality
Standard 1990 Pro Set quality featuring slightly washed-out colors and common cutting alignment issues
Estimated Value
$0.25 to $1.00 for raw condition; not worth grading economically
Comparison to Known Examples
Below average centering and corner wear compared to factory-set examples which frequently grade higher
Authentication Tips
Look for the crisp Pro Set logo in the upper left and correct font usage on the back; counterfeiting for common offensive linemen from this era does not exist due to low value
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading; the grading fees would far exceed the market value of the card
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed regarding alterations; standard well-circulated common card wear
Provenance Notes
Sourced from standard 1990 Pro Set wax or rack packs distributed heavily at retail and hobby shops during the massive overproduction era
Historical Context
Tootie Robbins was a reliable tackle for the Cardinals during the late 1980s and early 1990s; Pro Set was known for capturing full team rosters and introducing massive checklist saturation
Market Trends
Stagnant and extremely low value, typical of offensive linemen from the Junk Wax Era unless part of specific error subsets
Investment Potential
Purely sentimental or nostalgic value; minimal financial investment potential
Similar Cards
1990 Score Tootie Robbins, 1990 Topps Tootie Robbins, other 1990 Pro Set offensive lineman commons
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and top-loader are more than sufficient for preservation given the low financial value
Interesting Facts
Pro Set 1990 is famous for numerous error and correction variations, though standard commons like this hold sentimental bulk value only