Jerry Rice
Wide Receiver · San Francisco 49ers
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Year & Era
1990s Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint
Rarity
High print run mass produced base card from the Junk Wax era
Overall Assessment
A classic 1990s base card of the GOAT wide receiver, perfect for set builders and Jerry Rice player collectors
Condition Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint
Centering Assessment
Slightly off-center to the right on the front
Surface Condition
Near Mint, minor handling marks expected from raw storage
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with very minor typical softening
Edge Condition
Clean white borders with standard production chipping minimal
Print Quality
Standard 1990s Score print quality, good color saturation
Estimated Value
1 to 5 USD raw, up to 15 to 30 USD if graded Gem Mint PSA 10
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical example for the set, decent centering compared to common severely miscut Score cards from this year
Authentication Tips
Check card stock thickness, standard glossy front and matte back characteristic of early 90s Score
Grading Recommendation
Raw is generally recommended unless pristine for a registry set, as grading cost outweighs raw card value
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed
Provenance Notes
Sourced from standard retail or hobby wax packs of the era
Historical Context
Jerry Rice is widely considered the greatest wide receiver in NFL history, holding nearly all major receiving records
Market Trends
Stable low-tier market value, highly nostalgic for collectors
Investment Potential
Low monetary growth potential due to massive print runs, primarily valued for personal collections and nostalgia
Similar Cards
1990 Topps Jerry Rice, 1990 Pro Set Jerry Rice, 1990 Fleer Jerry Rice
Display & Preservation
Penny sleeve and top loader or semi-rigid holder in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
Interesting Facts
Score revolutionized football cards in 1989 by introducing full-bleed photography and detailed back stats, setting a new industry standard that continued into the 1990s