Wayne Gandy
Offensive Tackle · Auburn Tigers
Classic 4-Sport #Not visible
Year & Era
1994 — Classic/Draft Era
Card Type
Base Rookie Collegiate Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Rarity
Common base card from a widely produced 1990s multi-sport insert and draft set.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic 1990s collegiate card in respectable raw condition, best suited for a personal player PC or team set builder rather than a financial investment.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: 55/45 Left-Right, 50/50 Top-Bottom; Back not visible
Surface Condition
Near Mint; standard gloss for the era with minor light scratching on the outer sleeve rather than the card itself.
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with minimal to no whitening, typical of well-preserved cards from this set.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with standard factory cutting; no major chipping or denting observed.
Print Quality
Standard mid-90s printing with decent color saturation and a foil stamped logo in the top right corner.
Estimated Value
1.00 USD to 5.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is slightly better than average for 1994 Classic 4-Sport, which often suffered from miscuts.
Authentication Tips
Look for crisp foil stamping on the '4 Sport' logo and authentic card stock typical of 1994 Classic releases.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to the low market value of offensive linemen base cards from this era.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; appears to be an authentic uncirculated or well-kept raw copy.
Provenance Notes
Originally pulled from 1994 Classic 4-Sport hobby or retail wax boxes.
Historical Context
Wayne Gandy was a standout offensive tackle at Auburn and went on to have a long, productive NFL career primarily with the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New Orleans Saints.
Market Trends
Stable to flat market value, typical of common offensive linemen from the 1990s draft classes.
Investment Potential
Low investment return potential; primarily of interest to player collectors, Auburn alumni, or set builders.
Similar Cards
1994 Classic Draft picks of other offensive linemen or mid-round draft selections from the same set.
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and top loader stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Interesting Facts
Classic 4-Sport was well-known in the 1990s for featuring athletes across football, basketball, baseball, and occasionally hockey or Olympics before the brand was acquired.