1982 Topps Nfl Passing Leaders Joe Montana Ken Anderson Card 488 Appraisal

1982 Topps NFL Passing Leaders Joe Montana / Ken Anderson Card #488

This is a standard 2.5 by 3.5 inch vintage football trading card issued by Topps for the 1982 NFL season. The card, numbered 488 in the set, commemorates the 1981 NFL Passing Leaders for the AFC and NFC conferences. It features two prominent quarterbacks: Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers representing the NFC, and Ken Anderson of the Cincinnati Bengals representing the AFC. The design utilizes a white cardboard stock with red and blue graphic accents. The top left corner features the iconic Topps logo in red, while the bottom left includes a blue ribbon graphic with '1981 NFL'. Each player is showcased in a separate rectangular photographic frame bordered by pink/red lines. The card appears to be in raw, un-graded condition. Notable characteristics include white borders that show significant age-appropriate yellowing and some visible surface soiling or foxing. The centering appears slightly shifted toward the top-right. The corners show some softening, and the edges exhibit minor wear consistent with cards stored in plastic sleeves over several decades. There are no obvious creases or tears visible, though the surface sheen may be slightly dulled. This card is highly desirable among collectors primarily for the depiction of Joe Montana during his early career following his first Super Bowl victory.