Jerome Bettis Appraisal

1998 Starting Lineup Jerome Bettis Pittsburgh Steelers Action Figure

A vintage 1998 edition Starting Lineup (SLU) sports superstar collectible featuring Jerome Bettis of the Pittsburgh Steelers. This set, produced by Kenner/Hasbro, includes a 4-inch scale action figure, a corresponding trading card, and a detachable football helmet accessory. The figure depicts Bettis in a dynamic running pose, wearing his signature number 36 Steelers jersey with black, yellow, and white accents, white cleats, and a green base. The packaging consists of a cardboard backing with vibrant green and blue graphics, including the '1998 Edition' text and NFL logos. Notably, the clear plastic blister pack remains attached to the card, indicating the item is in its original unopened state. The cardboard backing shows secondary market wear, specifically a visible crease along the top left corner near the 'Starting Lineup' logo and minor softening/fraying at the edges. The plastic bubble exhibits minor yellowing typical for plastic of this age, but appears structurally sound without significant crushing. This era of SLU figures is highly regarded by sports memorabilia collectors for capturing the likeness of iconic players during the peak of the 1990s trading card and figure craze.