Brendan Shanahan
Left Wing · New Jersey Devils
Pro Set Hockey #Not visible
Year & Era
1991-92 — Junk Wax Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
Raw — appears Good to Very Good (VG-EX)
Rarity
Extremely common mass-produced base card from the Junk Wax Era with a massive population
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic low-grade base card of a Hockey Hall of Famer from the overproduced Junk Wax Era, best kept for personal collection enjoyment rather than monetary investment
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Good to Very Good (VG-EX)
Centering Assessment
Front: Off-center heavily to the top and slightly to the right
Surface Condition
Fair surface with visible minor scratches and minor scuffing typical of handling
Corner Condition
Moderate to heavy rounding and wear on top-left and bottom corners
Edge Condition
Noticeable chipping and edge wear along the top and left sides
Print Quality
Standard 1990s Pro Set print quality with typical soft focus photography and minor print dots
Estimated Value
$0.01 - $0.25 (Raw)
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy shows significantly more wear and off-centering than a typical well-preserved pack-fresh example
Authentication Tips
Look for crisp text fonts, authentic Pro Set logo in the top left, and standard cardboard stock without gloss coating
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading as the grading fee would far exceed the market value of the card
Red Flags
No significant red flags of counterfeiting, but the card exhibits heavy natural wear and poor centering
Provenance Notes
Originally distributed in mass-market hockey wax and rack packs during the early 1990s hockey card boom
Historical Context
Brendan Shanahan was a legendary power forward, Hall of Famer, and three-time Stanley Cup champion. Although pictured here as a New Jersey Devil, he is also famously known for his time with the Detroit Red Wings.
Market Trends
Stable to stagnant at near-zero value due to overproduction during the Junk Wax Era
Investment Potential
Minimal to none as an investment piece due to extreme oversupply, strictly a nostalgic collector piece
Similar Cards
Other 1991-92 Pro Set hockey base cards of Hall of Famers like Steve Yzerman, Mario Lemieux, and Brett Hull
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and top loader are sufficient given the low monetary value
Interesting Facts
Pro Set entered the hockey market in 1990-91 and quickly became known for massive production runs and various error cards