John Long
Shooting Guard / Small Forward · Detroit Pistons
Donruss Signature Series #Not visible
Year & Era
Modern Era
Card Type
Autograph Parallel
Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint
Rarity
Uncommon insert with on-card autograph
Overall Assessment
A clean, attractive on-card autograph insert of a solid historical Detroit Pistons role player, ideal for team and set collectors
Condition Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: 50/50 Left-Right, 50/50 Top-Bottom
Surface Condition
Near Mint - clean foil with minimal surface scratches
Corner Condition
Sharp 90-degree corners with no notable fraying or rounding
Edge Condition
Clean edges along all four sides with no chipping
Print Quality
High foil quality with crisp color saturation
Estimated Value
$10 - $25
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is well within acceptable modern standards compared to typical pack-pulled copies
Authentication Tips
Look for crisp blue ink on-card signature and Panini holographic security features on the sticker/card stock
Grading Recommendation
Raw display unless aiming for a personal collection slab, as grading fees may exceed card value
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed
Provenance Notes
Sourced from modern hobby boxes or autograph packs
Historical Context
John Long is well remembered as a dependable shooting guard and a key member of the Detroit Pistons prior to the Bad Boys era championship teams
Market Trends
Stable market demand primarily driven by Detroit Pistons team collectors and vintage basketball set builders
Investment Potential
Stable niche hold for player collectors, modest long-term growth potential
Similar Cards
Other Donruss Signature Series basketball autographs from the same release year
Display & Preservation
Penny sleeve inside a rigid top loader or magnetic one-touch holder stored away from direct sunlight
Interesting Facts
Long played multiple stints with the Pistons and won an NBA Championship with the Detroit Pistons in 1989