Troy Terry
Right Wing (Note: This is an Ice Hockey card, not a Football card) · Anaheim Ducks
Upper Deck Series 2 - Young Guns ##491
Year & Era
2018-19 — Modern Era
Card Type
Young Guns Rookie Card
Grade
Raw — appears Excellent to Near-Mint (approx. 6-7) based on image quality
Rarity
Standard short-print rookie subset (1 in every 4 hobby packs); not rare but highly liquid
Overall Assessment
A standard, authentic Troy Terry rookie card in average condition. High sentimental value for Ducks fans but limited investment upside in its current raw state.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Excellent to Near-Mint (approx. 6-7) based on image quality
Centering Assessment
Front centering looks slightly bottom-heavy; left-to-right appears within 60/40 tolerance
Surface Condition
Lower surface shows some potential scuffing and soft focus; difficult to discern print dots due to photo blur
Corner Condition
Lower left corner shows visible softening; upper corners appear more stable but lack sharpness
Edge Condition
Right edge shows minor white chipping against the brown background contrast; typical for UD stock
Print Quality
Standard Upper Deck gloss finish; image exhibits typical color saturation for 2018 production
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD (Raw); PSA 10 copies typically trade around $40-$60
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy appears to have more corner wear than high-grade 'population' survivors commonly found in slabs
Authentication Tips
Verify the Upper Deck hologram on the card back and check for the distinct 'Young Guns' silver foil embossed text
Grading Recommendation
PSA or SGC; however, grading may not be cost-effective unless the card is a guaranteed Mint 9 or Gem 10
Red Flags
No signs of trimming or counterfeiting; however, image blur suggests possible surface wear hidden from view
Provenance Notes
Mainstay of Upper Deck Series 2 flagship product; commonly pulled from hobby boxes and retail blasters
Historical Context
Troy Terry is a key figure for the Ducks; this card represents his primary 'True Rookie' card in the hobby
Market Trends
Stable/Slight decline; Terry's value peaked during his 37-goal breakout season and has normalized since
Investment Potential
Moderate; low-risk entry for a Ducks team collector, but low ceiling unless the team makes a deep playoff run
Similar Cards
2018-19 Upper Deck Elias Pettersson Young Guns, Andrei Svechnikov Young Guns
Display & Preservation
Recommend a penny sleeve and a standard 20pt top loader or magnetic one-touch case
Interesting Facts
Terry famously scored three shootout goals for Team USA to win Gold in the 2017 World Juniors before this card was printed