Jason Witten
Tight End · Dallas Cowboys
Upper Deck UD Game Jersey #GJ-JW
Year & Era
2003 — Early Modern Era
Card Type
Game-Used Memorabilia Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Rarity
Unnumbered insert/relic card, moderately common in terms of overall print run but condition-sensitive due to thickness
Overall Assessment
An appealing rookie-era memorabilia card of a future Hall of Fame tight end, offering strong aesthetic appeal for Cowboys collectors
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: 55/45 Left-Right, 50/50 Top-Bottom
Surface Condition
Near Mint to Mint with minor light scuffing on the top loader/holder surface rather than the card itself
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with very light touches appropriate for a thicker relic card stock
Edge Condition
Clean edges with standard minor chipping typical for 2003 Upper Deck thick memorabilia cards
Print Quality
High quality foil stamping and clear player photography standard for Upper Deck's early 2000s sets
Estimated Value
$15 to $40 depending on the exact buyer market and whether it is graded
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard centered example with clean white swatch piece, falling right in line with median condition for this set
Authentication Tips
Verify the game-used jersey swatch window integrity and check for unauthorized tampering or relic replacement
Grading Recommendation
Raw display is recommended unless looking to preserve for a high-end Jason Witten PC, as grading fees may outweigh the raw-to-slab value multiplier
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard thick-card storage wear present
Provenance Notes
Pulled from 2003 Upper Deck football hobby or retail packs containing game-used memorabilia inserts
Historical Context
From Jason Witten's rookie season, capturing the emergence of one of the most reliable and productive tight ends in NFL history
Market Trends
Stable demand driven by Cowboys team collectors and his eventual Hall of Fame status
Investment Potential
Stable long-term hold, popular with Dallas Cowboys team collectors and tight end enthusiasts
Similar Cards
2003 Topps Pristine Jason Witten Rookie Card, 2003 Bowman Chrome Jason Witten Rookie Card
Display & Preservation
Best kept inside a magnetic holder specifically sized for thick relic cards (typically 130pt) to protect the jersey window
Interesting Facts
Witten played 16 seasons for the Dallas Cowboys, missing only one game in his first 15 years