Tim Brown
Wide Receiver · Los Angeles / Oakland Raiders
Panini Mosaic ##81
Year & Era
2020 — Modern Era
Card Type
Purple Mosaic Parallel
Grade
Raw - Near Mint to Mint (estimated PSA 8-9)
Rarity
Unnumbered parallel insert from Panini Mosaic retail/hobby packs, common modern parallel
Overall Assessment
An attractive modern parallel of a legendary Hall of Famer, great for a team or player PC collector but low in monetary value
Condition Grade
Raw - Near Mint to Mint (estimated PSA 8-9)
Centering Assessment
Front appears relatively well-centered, slight heavy left-to-right ratio
Surface Condition
Appears clean overall with standard Mosaic gloss, minor surface hairline scratches possible under direct light
Corner Condition
Sharp corners visible inside the top loader, minimal expected soft wear
Edge Condition
Clean edges with standard Panini stock finishing
Print Quality
High standard Panini Mosaic chromium finish with distinct purple geometric refractor patterns
Estimated Value
$3 to $10 raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical example of a 2020 Mosaic Purple parallel for a retired Hall of Fame player
Authentication Tips
Verify smooth holographic chromium sheen, correct font styling, and standard Panini card stock thickness
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to low raw market value unless part of a bulk submission
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed
Provenance Notes
Pulled from modern Panini retail or hobby wax packs
Historical Context
Tim Brown is a legendary Hall of Fame wide receiver renowned for his exceptional career primarily with the Raiders franchise
Market Trends
Stable demand for Hall of Fame veteran parallels among player collectors
Investment Potential
Long-term hold for nostalgic player collectors; low monetary investment volatility
Similar Cards
2020 Panini Mosaic Tim Brown Base, Silver Mosaic, and other colored parallels like Red or Blue
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve inside a rigid top loader or magnetic holder away from direct sunlight
Interesting Facts
Tim Brown won the Heisman Trophy in 1987 as a wide receiver at Notre Dame before having a stellar NFL career