Leslie Shepherd
Wide Receiver · Washington Redskins / Cleveland Browns
Upper Deck Collector's Choice ##3
Year & Era
1995 — Junk Wax/Early Modern Transition
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
6.0 (EX-MT) estimated
Rarity
Common. Mass-produced during the height of the mid-90s production era.
Overall Assessment
This card is a piece of 90s nostalgia. While it holds sentimental value for Redskins or Browns fans, it is a common 'bulk' card with no significant financial upside. It serves best as a filler for a team set or a nostalgic collection.
Condition Grade
6.0 (EX-MT) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front: 60/40 Top-Bottom, 50/50 Left-Right. The photo is full-bleed, but the layout alignment suggests a slight top-heavy shift.
Surface Condition
Fairly clean with typical white card stock showing through. No major scratches visible, but possible light wax or fingerprint residue from handling.
Corner Condition
Softening evident on the bottom right and top left corners; white chipping visible against the dark borders of the image.
Edge Condition
Visible chipping along the right-hand edge and bottom red banner area, typical for this era's paper stock.
Print Quality
Standard quality for Collector's Choice: good color registration but prone to chipping due to the thinner paper stock and dark-ink designs.
Estimated Value
$0.05 - $0.25 (USD)
Comparison to Known Examples
Below average condition due to corner wear and edge chipping. High-grade (PSA 10) examples are rare but still carry low monetary value.
Authentication Tips
Look for the gold Upper Deck holo-foil logomark in the corner. Fake versions of standard 1995 Collector's Choice cards are non-existent due to low market value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading fee would exceed the market value of the card by a factor of 100 or more.
Red Flags
No significant red flags. The card shows authentic wear patterns consistent with un-sleeved storage.
Provenance Notes
Likely sourced from a retail 'Collector's Choice' pack or a factory-sealed set distributed in 1995.
Historical Context
Leslie Shepherd was a reliable depth receiver who peaked in the late 90s. The card shows him in a Redskins uniform but notes his affiliation with the Browns at the bottom, reflecting a transaction or roster change.
Market Trends
Stable/Low. Collector's Choice remains a budget-friendly set with very little appreciation outside of Hall of Fame rookie cards.
Investment Potential
None. This is a common card of a non-star player from a high-print-run era.
Similar Cards
1995 Topps Leslie Shepherd, 1995 Score Leslie Shepherd, or other Redskins wide receivers from the mid-90s like Henry Ellard.
Display & Preservation
A standard penny sleeve is sufficient. Not worth the expense of a top-loader or magnetic case.
Interesting Facts
The Collector's Choice brand was created to be an entry-level, affordable alternative to the premium Upper Deck flagship product.