Brett Favre
Quarterback · Atlanta Falcons
Pro Set #Not visible (Series 2 / Draft Choice subset)
Year & Era
1991 - Junk Wax Era
Card Type
Rookie Card
Grade
PSA 3 (VG) estimated due to heavy surface creasing and wear
Rarity
Common base/subset card with massive print runs typical of the 1991 Junk Wax Era
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and historically significant rookie card of a Hall of Fame quarterback, severely hindered by major surface creasing and wear
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) estimated due to heavy surface creasing and wear
Centering Assessment
Front appears relatively centered top-to-bottom and side-to-side within acceptable tolerances
Surface Condition
Poor - prominent creases across the center and middle of the card, along with surface scratches and wear
Corner Condition
Fair to Poor - visible softening and rounding on corners due to handling and age
Edge Condition
Fair - minor chipping and edge wear visible along the borders
Print Quality
Standard 1991 Pro Set quality with muddy photographic reproduction typical of the set
Estimated Value
$2 to $5 for raw/damaged condition; significantly higher only in high grades (PSA 9 or 10)
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy exhibits significantly more surface damage and creasing than average surviving raw copies
Authentication Tips
Look for authentic Pro Set card stock, correct gloss, and proper font typesetting; counterfeits are rare due to low raw card value
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading given the heavy creasing and low market value of damaged copies
Red Flags
Heavy creasing and surface damage severely impacts structural integrity
Provenance Notes
Pulled from 1991 Pro Set Series 2 wax packs or factory sets distributed widely during the overproduction era
Historical Context
Features Brett Favre during his brief rookie stint with the Atlanta Falcons before being traded to the Green Bay Packers where he built his Hall of Fame legacy
Market Trends
Stable low-end value for damaged Brett Favre rookies; highly graded pristine copies hold strong collector demand
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for this specific damaged copy; better to seek higher-grade specimens for appreciation
Similar Cards
1991 Topps Brett Favre Rookie, 1991 Score Brett Favre Rookie, 1991 Action Packed Brett Favre Rookie
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or magnetic holder away from direct sunlight and humidity
Interesting Facts
Pro Set famously included this Draft Choice subset in Series 2, capturing Favre in his Falcons uniform before his iconic Green Bay career