Billy Joe Tolliver Appraisal

1990 Topps Billy Joe Tolliver #284 Football Card

This is a standard 2.5 by 3.5-inch trading card featuring Billy Joe Tolliver, quarterback for the San Diego Chargers. Produced by Topps in 1990, the card is printed on traditional light gray cardstock. The front of the card features a full-color action photograph of Tolliver in his white away jersey and dark blue helmet, poised for a pass. The design includes a white outer border with a multi-colored inner frame (purple and yellow rules). The Topps logo is located in the upper left corner, while the 'Chargers' team name is printed in a stylized script in the lower right. The player's name and position ('QB BILLY JOE TOLLIVER') are displayed in a purple banner along the bottom edge. This specific card appears to be in excellent condition, housed in a rigid protective top-loader. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom margins. The corners look sharp through the plastic casing, with no obvious surface abrasions or creases visible. This card represent a classic design from the 'junk wax' era of sports collecting, characterized by high production volumes and simple, clean graphic layouts.