Lindy Infante
Head Coach · Green Bay Packers
Pro Set #135
Year & Era
1989 — Junk Wax Era
Card Type
Base Coach Card
Grade
4 (VG-EX) estimated
Rarity
Common; massive print runs characteristic of the 1989 Pro Set release.
Overall Assessment
A classic piece of 1980s football history in 'well-loved' condition, primarily of interest to Green Bay Packers team collectors.
Condition Grade
4 (VG-EX) estimated
Centering Assessment
Poor; significantly shifted to the right with a narrow right border and heavy left border tilt.
Surface Condition
Good; visible surface scratches on the upper left and general dulling of the gloss stock.
Corner Condition
Poor; significant softening and whitening on the top-left and bottom-right corners.
Edge Condition
Fair; visible chipping and white wear along the right and bottom edges.
Print Quality
Average for the era; known for frequent centering issues and color registration shifts.
Estimated Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Comparison to Known Examples
Lower tier; most high-grade copies found today are from factory sets and have much sharper corners.
Authentication Tips
Authenticity is rarely an issue for this card due to low market value, but original stock should be thin, semi-gloss paper.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended; the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value of the card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags regarding alteration, as the card carries naturally occurring wear from poor storage.
Provenance Notes
Distributed in wax packs, jumbo packs, and factory sets during the peak of 1980s card production.
Historical Context
Infante was the AP Coach of the Year in 1989, though he is often remembered as the coach before the Mike Holmgren/Brett Favre era.
Market Trends
Stable/Flat; coach cards from the Junk Wax era generally hold value only for team-specific completionists.
Investment Potential
Low; mass production ensures that supply will always outweigh collector demand.
Similar Cards
1989 Pro Set Tom Landry, 1989 Pro Set Don Shula, other Green Bay Packers cards from the 1989 set.
Display & Preservation
Penny sleeve and top loader; keep out of direct sunlight to prevent the red border from fading.
Interesting Facts
The 1989 Pro Set is famous for its massive volume of error cards, making it a favorite for 'error hunters' though this is a standard base.