B.J. Askew and Jerald Sowell
Fullback · New York Jets
2004 Topps Total #Not visible
Year & Era
2004 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Team Checklist / Multi-Player Sub-Set Card
Grade
Raw — appears Excellent to Near Mint (EX-MT 6 to 7)
Rarity
Common base card from a mass-produced modern set; extremely high print run with virtually zero secondary market scarcity.
Overall Assessment
A low-value, nostalgic modern base card featuring two former New York Jets fullbacks. Ideal only for set builders or team completionists, with condition held back by noticeable left-side centering bias and minor corner wear.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Excellent to Near Mint (EX-MT 6 to 7)
Centering Assessment
Front: Heavy left-to-right bias, off-center to the left; top-bottom is relatively balanced at roughly 50/50.
Surface Condition
Appears generally clean with minor light scuffing typical of raw cards stored loosely, no major creasing visible.
Corner Condition
Corners show slight softening and light rounding, typical of handling without a protective sleeve.
Edge Condition
Edges are mostly clean with some minor chipping visible along the left and bottom borders.
Print Quality
Standard Topps print quality for the mid-2000s, featuring matte card stock and standard offset printing without premium foils.
Estimated Value
$0.25 to $1.00 (Raw base card of common/depth players with minimal collector demand)
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is noticeably below average due to the heavy left border bias, which is common for 2004 Topps Total production runs.
Authentication Tips
Check for standard Topps font types and card back statistics. Due to low market value, counterfeits or forgeries do not exist for this card.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The grading fees would vastly exceed the total value of the card even in a GEM MT 10 condition.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; it is a genuine, low-value common card simply showing normal wear from raw storage.
Provenance Notes
Originally pulled from 2004 Topps Total wax packs or hobby boxes, which were heavily distributed and printed in large quantities.
Historical Context
From an era when Topps Total attempted to capture comprehensive rosters by featuring deep-bench and special teams players alongside stars.
Market Trends
Dormant and stable at near-zero value. Demand is limited strictly to hardcore New York Jets team collectors or player PC builders.
Investment Potential
Poor investment potential. Value will remain flat and tied purely to personal nostalgic collecting rather than financial appreciation.
Similar Cards
Other 2004 Topps Total New York Jets base cards, common multi-player subset cards from the same year.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader if keeping for a team collection, though specialized protection is not financially necessary.
Interesting Facts
Topps Total sets are famous among set builders for featuring hundreds of obscure roster players who rarely received cards in flagship sets.