Gilbert Delorme Signed Molson Export Hockey Card Appraisal

Gilbert Delorme Signed Molson Export Hockey Card

This item is a 1990s-era promotional hockey card featuring Gilbert Delorme in his Montreal Canadiens uniform. The card measures approximately 2.5 by 3.5 inches and is printed on standard cardstock. It features a full-color action photo of Delorme on the ice, branded with the 'Molson Export' logo in the upper left corner and his name and jersey number, 27, displayed vertically in a blue and white border on the left side. A significant feature is a bold, hand-signed autograph in thick black felt-tip marker across the center of the image. The signature is clear though it overlays the player's legs and jersey. Condition-wise, the card shows noticeable signs of wear including softened corners, minor edge chipping, and a distinct vertical crease or surface indentation near the bottom center. The card represents a specific era of sports marketing when beer companies frequently produced team sets for regional distribution. While the autograph adds personal and sentimental value, the structural condition of the card indicates it has been handled and is not in 'mint' state.