Duke Snider
Center Fielder · Brooklyn Dodgers
Nabisco All-Star Legends #Not visible
Year & Era
1994 - Modern Era
Card Type
Insert / Food Issue Autograph
Grade
Raw - appears Excellent to Near Mint
Rarity
Uncommon insert, enhanced by the hand-signed autograph
Overall Assessment
A charming and collectible food-issue insert featuring a Hall of Famer with a bold authentic signature, though limited in high-tier financial value
Condition Grade
Raw - appears Excellent to Near Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: 55/45 Left-Right, 60/40 Top-Bottom
Surface Condition
Clean surface with visible bold blue ink autograph across the center
Corner Condition
Slight softening on the top right and bottom left corners
Edge Condition
Clean edges with minor chipping typical of food-issued inserts cut from boxes
Print Quality
Standard glossy card stock used for 1990s Nabisco food promotions with clear photographic reproduction
Estimated Value
15 to 45 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is slightly superior to many hand-cut food issues from this set which often suffer from poor scissor cutting
Authentication Tips
Check the cardboard stock thickness typical of cereal box panels and verify the ink signature against known exemplars of Duke Snider
Grading Recommendation
Raw or authenticated by PSA/DNA for the autograph, as full card grading cost may outweigh the raw card value
Red Flags
Check for irregular hand-cut edges since these cards were printed on the back of Nabisco food boxes and cut out by consumers
Provenance Notes
Originally distributed via panels on the back of Nabisco food boxes in the 1990s
Historical Context
Duke Snider was a legendary Hall of Fame center fielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers and a key member of the 'Boys of Summer'
Market Trends
Stable niche market demand for vintage baseball stars featured in 90s food issue inserts with authentic signatures
Investment Potential
Modest, stable value serving primarily as a nostalgic piece for player collectors and set builders
Similar Cards
1994 Nabisco All-Star Legends Mickey Mantle, 1994 Nabisco All-Star Legends Willie Mays
Display & Preservation
Store in a semi-rigid card saver or top loader away from direct sunlight to preserve the ink signature
Interesting Facts
These cards had to be physically cut out from the back of Nabisco product boxes by hand, making clean, un-cut or well-cut copies desirable