1991 Barry Bonds Appraisal

1991 Donruss Barry Bonds 'Award Winner' NL MVP Baseball Card #776

This is a 1991 Donruss baseball card featuring Barry Bonds during his tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates, specifically celebrating his status as a National League MVP. The card features a vibrant green border, characteristic of the 1991 Donruss set design, with a multi-colored stripe motif on the left and right sides consisting of blue, yellow, and red accents. The central image shows a young Barry Bonds in his Pirates away uniform, leaning on a bat and looking off-camera. Notable text includes the 'Donruss 91' logo in the upper left, the Pirates team logo in the bottom left corner, and the 'Award Winner' script in blue and red above his name. The card is printed on standard cardstock and is currently kept in a protective plastic sleeve. Regarding condition, the card appears generally well-preserved within the sleeve, though some minor white spotting or 'chipping' is visible along the top and bottom green edges, which is common for this mass-produced 'junk wax' era set. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the right border. There are no obvious creases, but corners cannot be fully inspected for sharpness through the plastic. This card represents a peak moment in Bonds' early career before his historic home run chase years, reflecting the graphic aesthetic of early 90s sports memorabilia.