Marshall Faulk
Running Back · St. Louis Rams
Topps Chrome #Not visible
Year & Era
2002 — Modern Era
Card Type
Refractor Parallel
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Rarity
Common refractor parallel from a mass-produced modern chromium set, though condition-sensitive due to surface scratching
Overall Assessment
A striking refractor parallel of an all-time great running back, ideal for player collectors and fans of the Greatest Show on Turf era
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears reasonably well-centered with minor bias, estimated 55/45 Left-Right and 50/50 Top-Bottom
Surface Condition
Near Mint, typical light micro-scratching inherent to early 2000s chrome finishes
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with minimal to no visible fraying or rounding under normal viewing
Edge Condition
Clean edges with standard silver refractor sheen, no major chipping detected
Print Quality
High-gloss chrome finish with strong rainbow refractor reflection and crisp typography
Estimated Value
$10 - $30 raw depending on exact centering and surface condition
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard copy for the set, comparable to typical raw survivors from 2002 wax packs
Authentication Tips
Look for the characteristic rainbow sheen on the chromium card stock and the Topps logo in the upper left corner
Grading Recommendation
SGC or PSA, though only recommended if surface is flawless under 10x magnification
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard surface hairline scratches common for chrome cards of this era
Provenance Notes
Originally pulled from 2002 Topps Chrome retail or hobby packs
Historical Context
Marshall Faulk was the engine of the 'Greatest Show on Turf' offense and an NFL MVP and Hall of Inductee
Market Trends
Stable collector demand for Hall of Fame running backs, with chrome refractors holding steady value
Investment Potential
Hold; solid long-term legacy hold for a Hall of Fame running back, though unlikely to experience dramatic price spikes
Similar Cards
2002 Topps Chrome parallels, other Marshall Faulk inserts and base cards from the early 2000s
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve and semi-rigid holder or magnetic one-touch UV-protected case away from direct sunlight
Interesting Facts
Faulk is one of only three players in NFL history to rush for 12,000 yards and have 6,000 receiving yards