1989 Record Breaker Appraisal

1990 Topps Joe Montana #1 1989 Record Breaker Football Card

This is a standard-sized (2.5" x 3.5") collectible football card featuring San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana, produced by Topps in 1990. The card commemorates his performance as a 1989 Record Breaker for setting the NFL record for the highest passer rating in a season. The design features a color photograph of Montana in his red home jersey and silver helmet, throwing a pass. The card art includes a green banner in the top left corner labeled '1989 Record Breaker' and a blue nameplate at the bottom. The Topps logo is prominently displayed in the lower-left corner above a stylized graphic of a football. The card is printed on vintage cardstock with a matte finish typical of the early 1990s era. Regarding condition, while the card appears to be housed in a protective top-loader and sleeve, the centering appears slightly shifted toward the bottom and left edges based on the white borders. Corners show minor softening expected of ungraded vintage stock. There are no immediate signs of creasing or surface scratching visible through the protective casing, though light edge wear is present. This piece reflects the 'junk wax era' of mass production but remains a popular item for 49ers fans and Montana collectors.