Troy Aikman
Quarterback · Dallas Cowboys
Pacific Football ##36
Year & Era
1991 — Junk Wax Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
Raw — Appears Excellent to Near Mint (EX-NM 6.5)
Rarity
Common. Mass-produced during the height of the early 90s production boom.
Overall Assessment
A classic piece of 90s nostalgia featuring a Hall of Fame legend. While not a high-value rarity, it is a staple of 'Cowboys Dynasty' collections.
Condition Grade
Raw — Appears Excellent to Near Mint (EX-NM 6.5)
Centering Assessment
Front centering is significantly shifted to the right (approx. 70/30) and slightly top-heavy.
Surface Condition
Overall clean with good gloss; minor print snow or dust particles visible in the blue border near bottom right.
Corner Condition
Bottom right corner shows slight blunted wear; top left appears sharp but shows minor white chipping on the edge.
Edge Condition
Reasonably clean for the era; some minor white chipping visible against the black border lines on the left side.
Print Quality
High-saturation colors characteristic of Pacific; decent image clarity but typical 90s dot-matrix printing visible upon magnification.
Estimated Value
$0.50 - $2.00 (Raw); $15 - $25 (PSA 9); $100+ (PSA 10)
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is below average for this set, which usually had decent production quality. Most Mint examples are better centered.
Authentication Tips
Check for correct card stock thickness and the specific high-gloss finish Pacific utilized. Fakes are rare for this specific card due to low value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless sentimental. The cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value of a mid-grade raw copy.
Red Flags
No sign of trimming or alteration; the card appears to be in its original factory-to-collector state.
Provenance Notes
Distributed in wax packs, jumbo packs, and factory sets. Pacific was a major competitor to Topps and Score in the early 90s.
Historical Context
Aikman was the #1 overall pick in 1989 and led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl titles in the 1990s. This card captures him mid-dynasty.
Market Trends
Stable/Low. As a Hall of Famer, Aikman cards maintain a floor, but junk wax base cards have seen a dip since the 2021 hobby peak.
Investment Potential
Low. Because of the massive print runs of 1991, only perfect PSA 10 specimens hold significant long-term investment value.
Similar Cards
1991 Topps Troy Aikman, 1991 Upper Deck Troy Aikman, 1991 Score Troy Aikman.
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and top loader. Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent the red and blue ink from fading.
Interesting Facts
Pacific was known for their heavy use of high-gloss coating and vibrant color palettes which made them stand out against Topps' more traditional matte card stock of the time.