Larry Fitzgerald
Wide Receiver · Arizona Cardinals
2016 Panini Certified - Fabric of the Game #Not visible (Numbered 45/49)
Year & Era
2016 — Modern Era
Card Type
Numbered Relic / Patch Parallel
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Scarce print run limited to 49 copies total, making it a desirable parallel for player collectors.
Overall Assessment
A handsome, low-numbered game-used memorabilia card of a legendary future Hall of Fame wide receiver, highly appealing to Cardinals fans and Fitzgerald player collectors alike.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: Fairly balanced left-right, slight heavy-left tendency typical of thick stock relic cards.
Surface Condition
Near Mint, clean front display with minimal scratching on the surrounding card stock and standard clean texture on the jersey swatch window.
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with minimal to no whitening, typical of well-preserved thick-stock modern cards.
Edge Condition
Clean edges along all four sides with minimal chipping, common for thicker memorabilia cards if handled carefully.
Print Quality
High-quality modern card stock with crisp foil stamping and sharp player imagery characteristic of Panini Certified.
Estimated Value
$25 - $50 USD based on similar low-numbered Larry Fitzgerald relic cards from Panini Certified.
Comparison to Known Examples
Comparable to other mid-tier player relics from the 2016 Certified Fabric of the Game set, sitting comfortably within standard pop expectations.
Authentication Tips
Verify serial numbering on the front or back matches Panini's standard font style, and inspect the relic window for signs of tampering or replacement.
Grading Recommendation
Raw or SGC/PSA if looking to protect the card, though thick memorabilia cards often face harsher grading on corners and edges.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard thick-stock card housed in an appropriate top loader.
Provenance Notes
Originally pulled from 2016 Panini Certified hobby boxes which guarantee hits like memorabilia and autograph cards per box.
Historical Context
Larry Fitzgerald is one of the most prolific wide receivers in NFL history, known for having more hands than drops and a legendary career entirely with the Arizona Cardinals.
Market Trends
Stable market for Larry Fitzgerald, who remains a fan favorite and future Hall of Famer, though non-auto modern relics generally see steady, modest demand.
Investment Potential
Hold. Ideal for a dedicated player PC (personal collection) rather than a high-growth speculative financial investment.
Similar Cards
2016 Panini Certified Mirror Red parallels, other Larry Fitzgerald game-used jersey inserts from Panini products of the same era.
Display & Preservation
Keep in a thick-stock magnetic holder (such as a 130pt or 180pt one-touch) or a matching graded slab away from direct sunlight and humidity.
Interesting Facts
Fitzgerald famously recorded more career tackles than dropped passes over significant stretches of his illustrious NFL career.