Tim Brown
Wide Receiver · Los Angeles Raiders / Oakland Raiders
1994 SkyBox Impact ##34
Year & Era
1994 — Junk Wax Era (Late)
Card Type
Insert — Quickstrike
Grade
4-5 (VG-EX) estimated
Rarity
Common insert; high print run typical of mid-90s SkyBox production.
Overall Assessment
A classic 1990s SkyBox insert featuring a legendary Hall of Famer, but this specific copy is heavily flawed by a surface crease, making it a 'filler' card for a player collector rather than a high-grade specimen.
Condition Grade
4-5 (VG-EX) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front: Approximately 60/40 Top-to-Bottom; appears reasonably centered left-to-right for an insert design.
Surface Condition
Poor to Fair; there is a significant horizontal crease/indentation running across the center of the card through the player's jersey and arms.
Corner Condition
Softened corners; visible white chipping and rounding on the bottom right and top right corners.
Edge Condition
Visible silvering and minor chipping along the right-hand edge and bottom edge.
Print Quality
High-gloss finish with vibrant colors; typical 90s SkyBox aesthetic with bold typography.
Estimated Value
$0.50 - $2.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy is in below-average condition due to the heavy horizontal surface damage compared to NM-MT copies found in original sets.
Authentication Tips
Check for the gold foil SkyBox logo and the specific high-gloss UV coating; fakes of this specific low-value insert are virtually non-existent.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card, especially given the visible surface crease.
Red Flags
Significant surface crease located mid-card; this is a major technical flaw that drastically reduces the grade.
Provenance Notes
Originally distributed in 1994 SkyBox Impact foil packs and retail boxes.
Historical Context
Tim Brown was a Heisman Trophy winner and a cornerstone of the Raiders franchise, eventually inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015.
Market Trends
Stable/Low; while Tim Brown is a Hall of Famer, his non-rookie inserts from the Junk Wax era have a saturated supply.
Investment Potential
Low; this is a collector's piece or a nostalgia item rather than a financial investment.
Similar Cards
1994 Skybox Impact Quickstrike Jerry Rice, Cris Carter, or Andre Reed.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader to prevent further creasing or edge wear.
Interesting Facts
The 'Quickstrike' insert set focused on the most explosive offensive players of the early 90s; Tim Brown was the first wide receiver to win the Heisman.