Sterling Sharpe
Wide Receiver · Green Bay Packers
2005 Topps Chrome Legends of the Gridiron Refractor #LOG-SS
Year & Era
2005 - Modern Chrome Era
Card Type
Insert Refractor Parallel
Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Uncommon insert parallel from a mid-2000s chrome product, limited compared to base cards but not serially numbered
Overall Assessment
A striking and nostalgic insert card of a legendary wide receiver, ideal for Packers collectors and 2000s chrome set builders
Condition Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears fairly well-centered with minor preference to the right side; back not visible
Surface Condition
Glossy X-Fractor / Refractor finish appears clean with standard factory reflectivity and no obvious major scratching
Corner Condition
Corners appear sharp and well-defined with minimal to no visible fraying
Edge Condition
Edges appear clean and sharp with standard chrome card stock finishing
Print Quality
High-quality Topps Chrome X-Fractor pattern with sharp imagery and crisp foil stamping
Estimated Value
15 to 40 USD depending on exact grade and specific refractor parallel variant
Comparison to Known Examples
Comparable to standard raw mid-grade inserts of retired stars from the era
Authentication Tips
Check for correct Topps Chrome copyright, crisp refractor rainbow sheen under direct light, and appropriate card stock thickness
Grading Recommendation
PSA or BGS; grading is generally only worthwhile if the card grades a pristine 9.5 or 10 due to grading costs
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed in the provided image; surface gloss and patterns look consistent with original 2005 production
Provenance Notes
Originally pulled from 2005 Topps Chrome Football hobby or retail packs
Historical Context
Sterling Sharpe was a dominant five-time Pro Bowler and three-time First-team All-Pro whose career was tragically cut short by a neck injury
Market Trends
Stable market demand driven by Sterling Sharpe's strong legacy as one of the elite wide receivers of the 1990s and Hall of Fame discussions
Investment Potential
Steady hold with potential upside if his Hall of Fame candidacy gains renewed momentum
Similar Cards
2005 Topps Chrome base and inserts of other retired legends like Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders, and Dan Marino
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve inside a semi-rigid holder or UV-resistant magnetic one-touch away from direct sunlight
Interesting Facts
Sharpe held the single-season receptions record with 112 catches in 1993 and is the older brother of Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe