Bird Card Appraisal

1990-91 SkyBox Larry Bird Basketball Card

The item is a vintage basketball trading card, specifically featuring NBA legend Larry Bird. The card is encased in a clear plastic protective sleeve, which, while offering protection, shows some surface scratches and smudges, indicating handling and use. The card itself appears to be from a set identified by the 'SKYBOX' logo visible in the upper left corner, typical of cards produced in the late 1980s to early 1990s. The common design of Skybox cards from this era involved a gold-colored border, which is prominent here, framing an action shot of the player. Larry Bird is depicted in his iconic Boston Celtics uniform, number 33, in a dynamic pose with a basketball, likely in the act of shooting or dribbling, given the visual effect of light trailing the ball. The background features a striking gradient of purple and red with geometric shapes (circular and diagonal lines), characteristic of the artistic and often abstract designs used by Skybox. The Boston Celtics logo, a leprechaun smoking a pipe with a shamrock, is clearly visible in the lower left corner. The player's name, 'Larry Bird', is printed in a stylized font on a dark background within the golden border at the bottom. Below Larry Bird's name, 'SCOTTIE PIPPEN' is faintly discernible, suggesting this particular card might be part of a multi-player set or a checklist card, or perhaps it's a Scottie Pippen card lying beneath the Larry Bird card within the same protective sleeve. The card appears to be in good condition for its age, with no immediate visible signs of creasing, tears, or significant corner wear from the given view, though the protective sleeve obscures a full assessment. The rich colors and sharp printing suggest good quality for its manufacturing period.