Jim Gantner
Second Baseman (Note: This is a Baseball card, not a Football card) · Milwaukee Brewers
1991 Score Baseball #312
Year & Era
1991 - Junk Wax Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
2-3 (Good to Very Good) estimated
Rarity
Common; mass-produced during the peak of the junk wax era with millions of copies in existence.
Overall Assessment
This is a common baseball card from the early 1990s in Poor to Good condition. While a nice piece of Brewers nostalgia, it holds no significant monetary value.
Condition Grade
2-3 (Good to Very Good) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front centering is approximately 55/45 left-to-right and 60/40 top-to-bottom; generally acceptable for the era.
Surface Condition
Fair/Good; visible scuffing and small scratches across the blue borders; potential paper loss on corners.
Corner Condition
Poor to Fair; all four corners show significant whitening, softening, and fraying, specifically the top right and bottom left.
Edge Condition
Poor; heavy chipping and whitening along the top and right edges where the blue ink has worn away.
Print Quality
Standard for 1991 Score; colors are saturated but the card stock is prone to edge chipping.
Estimated Value
$0.01 - $0.10 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy is in significantly worse condition than most examples found in the hobby, which are often found Mint in unopened sets.
Authentication Tips
Counterfeits are non-existent for this specific card due to its low value; check for standard cardboard stock and matte finish.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended; the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value of the card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags regarding authenticity, but the heavy edge wear and corner softening are major condition red flags.
Provenance Notes
Likely sourced from a 1991 Score wax pack or a factory complete set; widely distributed in retail and hobby shops.
Historical Context
Jim Gantner was a staple of the Milwaukee Brewers infield for 17 seasons and a member of the 1982 World Series team.
Market Trends
Stable at near-zero value; part of a massively overproduced set that lacks significant hall-of-fame rookie depth.
Investment Potential
None; this card will likely never appreciate in value due to extreme oversupply.
Similar Cards
1991 Topps Jim Gantner, 1991 Donruss Jim Gantner, 1991 Fleer Jim Gantner
Display & Preservation
Place in a penny sleeve and top loader; however, the card has little financial incentive for high-end preservation.
Interesting Facts
Gantner is a member of the Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor and was nicknamed 'Gumby'.