Cal Bears Football Appraisal

Aaron Rodgers Select Football Card (Golden Bears)

This item is a modern sports trading card, specifically a football card, featuring Aaron Rodgers. The card is from the 'Select' series, as indicated by the prominent 'SELECT' logo at the top center of the card. The design employs a distinct horizontal silver-foil pattern along both side borders, which lends a holographic or refractive effect, shifting in color from blue to purple depending on the angle of light. The main background of the card behind the player is a darker blue, possibly with a subtle patterned texture, contrasting with the lighter, more iridescent borders. The central image is a cutout of Aaron Rodgers in a college uniform (presumably California Golden Bears, as 'GOLDEN BEARS' is visible in small text above his name), poised in a throwing motion, holding a football. His uniform appears to be light grey with gold accents, consistent with the Golden Bears' colors. The player's name, 'AARON RODGERS,' is clearly printed in white capital letters on a dark blue rectangular banner at the bottom of the card, with 'GOLDEN BEARS' above it in smaller, yellow or gold text. The card's edges appear to be sharp and well-preserved, suggesting good condition with no apparent creases, bends, or significant edge wear visible in the provided image. The surface appears clean and free of visible scratches or abrasions. This card likely dates from the early 2000s, coinciding with Aaron Rodgers' college career and early professional years, given the vintage of the 'Select' brand and the college uniform depiction. The quality of printing and the use of foil indicate a premium or higher-tier insert card characteristic of modern sports card manufacturing.