Jack Morgan
Fullback · River City Raiders
River City Raiders Custom / Prop Set #Not visible on front
Year & Era
Circa 1970 — Modern Vintage Style (Prop/Nostalgia Era)
Card Type
Base Player Card
Grade
2 (Good) estimated
Rarity
High; likely a unique creation for entertainment purposes or a limited local distribution item.
Overall Assessment
This is a stylistically accurate homage to the 1970s football card era. While it features heavy 'manufactured' or 'authentic' wear, its value lies in its aesthetic appeal and the 'River City' mythos rather than professional football pedigree.
Condition Grade
2 (Good) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front: 45/55 Left-Right, 50/50 Top-Bottom; reasonably centered for the design style.
Surface Condition
Poor/Fair; heavy creasing visible across the player's face and shoulder, significant staining, and artificial aging marks.
Corner Condition
Poor; all four corners show heavy rounding, fraying, and loss of original card stock integrity.
Edge Condition
Poor; significant chipping, edge wear, and visible whitening along the green border on all sides.
Print Quality
Average; designed to mimic the low-fidelity offset printing of the late 1960s/early 1970s.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $15.00 as a novelty/prop item.
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy shows significant 'distressed' wear compared to a digital original or a crisp print of similar fan-made cards.
Authentication Tips
Compare card stock to authentic 1971 Topps (which this design mimics); check for modern digital printing patterns under a loupe.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (PSA/BGS/SGC) as it appears to be a non-licensed/fictional team card.
Red Flags
The aging appears to be 'simulated' rather than organic, with creases that do not always break the ink in a natural way.
Provenance Notes
The 'River City Raiders' is a fictional or semi-professional organization, often associated with lifestyle branding or film/television props.
Historical Context
The design is a direct homage to the 1971 Topps football set, known for its bold colors and 'woodgate' or 'arch' team headers.
Market Trends
Nostalgia-driven custom cards have a niche market but do not follow standard NFL card market cycles.
Investment Potential
Low; this serves as a conversation piece or 'oddball' collectible rather than a financial asset.
Similar Cards
1971 Topps Football (Design inspiration), custom 'alternative universe' football cards.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader to prevent further flaking of the design at the crease lines.
Interesting Facts
The team logo is a unique green-and-white variation of the iconic pirate/raider theme, likely avoiding direct NFL trademark infringement.