Ben Roethlisberger
Quarterback · Pittsburgh Steelers
Panini Contenders Football - Season Ticket #Not visible
Year & Era
2021 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Common base card from a widely opened modern set, high population.
Overall Assessment
A clean, attractive base card of a legendary quarterback, ideal for a Steelers fan or player collector, though holding minimal monetary value.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears slightly heavy on the right border, typical for Contenders retail or hobby stock.
Surface Condition
Clean surface with standard gloss reflection, no major scratches or print lines visible under normal lighting.
Corner Condition
Sharp 90-degree corners with no visible rounding, dings, or whitening at the tips.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with standard factory cut, no noticeable chipping or roughness along the borders.
Print Quality
Standard modern Panini print quality with crisp font, good color saturation, and foil accents on the ticket design.
Estimated Value
$1 - $5 raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical example for this set, featuring standard modern centering tolerances and clean factory condition.
Authentication Tips
Look for authentic Panini foil stamping and correct card stock thickness. Counterfeits are extremely rare for base veteran cards of this era.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (PSA, BGS, SGC) as the grading fees would far exceed the market value of a raw base card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed.
Provenance Notes
Sourced from standard modern Panini Contenders retail or hobby packs.
Historical Context
Features Ben Roethlisberger during one of his final professional seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, capping off a Hall of Fame caliber career.
Market Trends
Stable to slightly declining market as Roethlisberger is retired, typical for late-career base cards.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for appreciation due to high print runs of base cards, best suited for team or player PC (personal collection) builders.
Similar Cards
Other 2021 Panini inserts, parallel Season Ticket cards, and late-career base cards of Ben Roethlisberger.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top-loader or semi-rigid holder, kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity.
Interesting Facts
The Contenders 'Season Ticket' design mimics an actual game ticket, complete with mock section, row, and seat numbers.