Ben Roethlisberger
Quarterback · Pittsburgh Steelers
Upper Deck #Not visible
Year & Era
2004 — Early Modern Era
Card Type
Base Rookie Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Rarity
Common base rookie card from a major mass-produced set, high population.
Overall Assessment
A classic early modern rookie card of a future Hall of Fame quarterback, ideal for player collectors and set builders.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears reasonably well-centered Left-Right with minor variance, exact percentages obscured by fingers.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; minor surface wear potentially present under the protective sleeve.
Corner Condition
Standard sharp corners for raw modern stock, minor corner softening possible upon closer inspection out of the sleeve.
Edge Condition
Clean edges along visible portions, standard minor chipping typical of Upper Deck base cards from this era.
Print Quality
Standard 2004 Upper Deck lithographic print quality with foil accents.
Estimated Value
$10 to $30 raw, varying based on exact condition and specific subset or set card number.
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical example of a 2004 Upper Deck rookie card for Ben Roethlisberger, holding average eye appeal.
Authentication Tips
Check for correct card stock thickness, crisp font rendering on the player name and stats on the reverse, and authentic Upper Deck foil stamping.
Grading Recommendation
SGC or PSA, though grading fees may exceed the raw value unless it grades a high 9 or 10.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed aside from being stored in a soft sleeve partially obscured by fingers.
Provenance Notes
Originally pulled from 2004 Upper Deck football hobby or retail wax packs.
Historical Context
From the legendary 2004 NFL quarterback draft class featuring Ben Roethlisberger, Eli Manning, and Philip Rivers.
Market Trends
Stable demand following Roethlisberger's retirement and future Hall of Fame trajectory.
Investment Potential
Stable long-term hold as a key modern Hall of Fame quarterback rookie card.
Similar Cards
2004 Topps Ben Roethlisberger Rookie Card, 2004 Fleer Tradition Ben Roethlisberger Rookie Card
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top-loader or magnetic holder away from direct sunlight and humidity.
Interesting Facts
Roethlisberger led the Steelers to two Super Bowl titles and became one of the most durable and prolific passers in NFL history.