Cory Quirk
Center (Ice Hockey) · Fischtown Pinguins (DEL - Deutsche Eishockey Liga)
City-Press DEL (Official Trading Cards of the German Ice Hockey League) #Not visible
Year & Era
2016-2017 — Modern European Hockey Era
Card Type
Insert — 'Impact Imports'
Grade
5.0 (EX) estimated
Rarity
Common insert within the DEL City-Press series; high availability in German/European markets, low population in US markets.
Overall Assessment
This is a 2016-17 City-Press DEL 'Impact Imports' hockey card of Cory Quirk. It is a regional European issue with modest value and visible condition issues, making it a 'filler' piece for a dedicated hockey collection.
Condition Grade
5.0 (EX) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front: Approximately 60/40 Top-Bottom and 55/45 Left-Right. Die-cut style design can make centering appear skewed.
Surface Condition
Fair/Good. Notable surface wear and visible scuffing or 'cloudiness' across the center and bottom of the card face.
Corner Condition
Softening and whitening visible on the bottom-left and bottom-right corners; top-left corner shows distinct fraying.
Edge Condition
Visible chipping and secondary wear along the left vertical edge; top edge shows minor silvering/roughness.
Print Quality
Standard matte finish with a geometric overlay; color saturation is muted, and image sharpness is average for a regional European release.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy shows significantly more surface and corner wear than typical 'Pack Fresh' examples from the City-Press sets.
Authentication Tips
Verify the DEL logo holographic elements (if applicable) and check for specific City-Press branding on the reverse. Counterfeits of this specific player/set are extremely rare due to low market value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card.
Red Flags
No signs of alteration, but the card exhibits significant handling wear which diminishes collectible value.
Provenance Notes
Produced by City-Press, the official photography and trading card partner of the DEL in Germany, typically distributed via hobby shops in Central Europe.
Historical Context
Cory Quirk is an American-born professional hockey player (not football) who had a successful career in Europe after playing at UMass-Amherst.
Market Trends
Niche market. Values are stable but low, primarily driven by team-specific collectors or fans of North American players who moved to European leagues.
Investment Potential
Minimal. This is a regional mid-career insert of a non-superstar player, best suited for personal player-collections or team-sets.
Similar Cards
Other City-Press 'Impact Imports' cards or Quirk's earlier cards from the Danish Metal Ligaen or Finnish Liiga.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader to prevent further surface scuffing.
Interesting Facts
Despite the user's prompt regarding football, this is an ice hockey card. Cory Quirk is a notable 'journeyman' American import who became a fan favorite in Bremerhaven.