Troy Aikman
Quarterback · Dallas Cowboys
1994 Upper Deck Collector's Choice #Not visible
Year & Era
1994 — Junk Wax/Post-Wax Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
Raw — appears Excellent-Mint (EX-MT 6 to 7 estimated due to top-right corner damage)
Rarity
Common base card with a massive print run typical of mid-90s Collector's Choice
Overall Assessment
A classic 90s budget base card of a Hall of Fame quarterback, severely hampered by poor centering and a damaged top-right corner, best suited for a nostalgic set builder or casual fan collection
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Excellent-Mint (EX-MT 6 to 7 estimated due to top-right corner damage)
Centering Assessment
Front: Heavy shift to the right and bottom, very poor top-heavy and left-heavy borders
Surface Condition
Clean gloss with minor micro-scratches typical of binder storage, generally good gloss retention
Corner Condition
Top-right corner shows a noticeable ding and slight bend, bottom corners appear sharper
Edge Condition
Clean edges with minor chipping along the heavily weighted right border due to miscut production
Print Quality
Standard 1994 Upper Deck print quality with good color saturation, though severely miscut
Estimated Value
Raw: $0.25 - $1.00; Graded (if low): Not economically viable to grade
Comparison to Known Examples
Below average centering and condition compared to typical raw examples from this set
Authentication Tips
Look for crisp Upper Deck Collector's Choice holographic logo on back if applicable and standard card stock thickness
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading; cost of grading exceeds raw card value significantly
Red Flags
No significant alteration flags, purely typical wear and manufacturing miscut
Provenance Notes
Sourced from a traditional binder collection, common hobby box or retail pack pull
Historical Context
Aikman was the leader of the dominant Dallas Cowboys dynasty of the 1990s, winning three Super Bowls and earning Hall of Fame honors
Market Trends
Stable and low-value market typical for 1990s base cards of Hall of Fame players
Investment Potential
Low investment potential due to high print runs, strictly a nostalgic PC piece
Similar Cards
1994 Topps Troy Aikman, 1994 Score Troy Aikman, 1994 Fleer Troy Aikman
Display & Preservation
Penny sleeve and top loader recommended to prevent further corner damage in binder storage
Interesting Facts
Collector's Choice was introduced by Upper Deck as a budget-friendly, highly accessible product targeted at youth collectors