Jack Tanner
Linebacker · Riverdale Rams
Riverdale Rams Team Issue / High School Collectibles #Unspecified / Potentially #42 (Jersey Match)
Year & Era
Circa 1950s-1960s — Retro-Vintage Hybrid Style
Card Type
Fictional / Proprietary High School Card
Grade
2 (Good) estimated
Rarity
High (Specific Prop/Graphic); though it mimics mass-market rarity through artificial aging.
Overall Assessment
While it captures the aesthetic of a mid-century vintage card perfectly, it is a non-authentic sports item. It is a high-quality graphic design piece meant to evoke nostalgia for a fictional high school athlete.
Condition Grade
2 (Good) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front: 40/60 Left-Right, 60/40 Top-Bottom; heavily impacted by border wear.
Surface Condition
Poor to Fair; significant surface creasing, specifically on the right side and upper left, with notable foxing and spotting.
Corner Condition
Poor; all four corners show significant rounding, softening, and paper loss (fraying).
Edge Condition
Fair; visible chipping and white-edge wear along the entire perimeter, typical of vintage card stock.
Print Quality
Intentional Low-Fidelity; designed with a flat-matte finish to replicate mid-century CMYK printing.
Estimated Value
Minimal Market Value ($1 - $5 strictly for novelty/thematic value)
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy shows more artificial 'weathering' than digital-only versions of the image, suggesting a physical print handled to look 'found'.
Authentication Tips
Verify against known fictional universes (e.g., Riverdale TV series or Archie Comics) to confirm it is a prop or fan-made item rather than an NFL-sanctioned card.
Grading Recommendation
Not Recommended for Grading; the card is a fictional/artistic piece and lacks professional market standard validation.
Red Flags
The team 'Riverdale Rams' and the player 'Jack Tanner' do not exist in NFL history; the card is a fictional construct.
Provenance Notes
Derived from fictional media tie-ins; likely a fan-made creation or promotional material for a high school-centered narrative.
Historical Context
Reflects the golden age of football card design (mimicking 1950s/60s Topps/Bowman layouts) but applied to a fictional character.
Market Trends
Niche demand only among fans of fictional memorabilia; no growth in the traditional sports card market.
Investment Potential
None; purely a decorative or sentimental item for collectors of fictional sports lore.
Similar Cards
Fictional cards from 'Friday Night Lights', 'Riverdale', or 'Varsity Blues'.
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and top-loader recommended to prevent further paper fraying.
Interesting Facts
The facsimile signature includes the number '42', which matches the jersey but was a rare addition for player signatures in that era.