Kent Hull
Center · Buffalo Bills
1990 Topps Football #Not visible
Year & Era
1990 -- Junk Wax Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
Raw -- Poor to Fair (Estimated PSA 1 to 2)
Rarity
High print run common from the Junk Wax Era; millions produced with high population counts and low individual scarcity.
Overall Assessment
A heavily worn, creased common card from the overproduced Junk Wax Era. Ideal only as a low-cost binder filler or sentimental piece for a dedicated Buffalo Bills or Kent Hull player collector.
Condition Grade
Raw -- Poor to Fair (Estimated PSA 1 to 2)
Centering Assessment
Front is heavily off-center, particularly wide top white border compared to the bottom and sides.
Surface Condition
Poor surface quality with a prominent vertical crease running down the right side through the player's arm and jersey number.
Corner Condition
All four corners show noticeable rounding, softening, and wear due to handling and age.
Edge Condition
Edges show significant chipping, rough cutting, and slight denting along the top and right sides.
Print Quality
Standard 1990 Topps production quality featuring typical border thickness variations and gloss finish.
Estimated Value
$0.25 to $1.00 for raw condition; graded copies in this condition are not economically viable.
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy falls well below average condition for the set due to the prominent vertical crease, heavy border wear, and poor centering.
Authentication Tips
Verify standard 1990 Topps card stock thickness, back side printing clarity, and official Topps copyright text; counterfeiting this card is extremely rare due to low market value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of third-party grading (PSA/BGS/SGC) far exceeds the total market value of the card given its heavily damaged condition.
Red Flags
No intentional alteration or trimming detected, but natural condition issues like the severe surface crease drastically detract from collectibility.
Provenance Notes
Originally distributed in mass-market wax and cello packs during the peak of the 1990 Junk Wax Era.
Historical Context
Kent Hull was a cornerstone anchor of the Buffalo Bills' powerhouse offense that made four consecutive Super Bowl appearances in the early 1990s.
Market Trends
Stable to stagnant market value typical of low-tier offensive linemen commons from the 1990s.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential. Strictly a nostalgic collection piece for Bills fans rather than a financial asset.
Similar Cards
1990 Score Kent Hull, 1990 Pro Set Kent Hull, other Buffalo Bills players from the same 1990 Topps set.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader if kept for player-collection nostalgia, away from direct sunlight and humidity.
Interesting Facts
Hull was a three-time Pro Bowler and a key leader of the Bills' no-huddle offense, later being inducted into the Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame.