Joe Montana Card Appraisal

1984 Super Bowl MVP Joe Montana 'Football Heroes' Sports Trading Card

This item is a vintage sports trading card featuring Joe Montana. The card is rectangular, made of cardstock, and appears to be standard trading card size, approximately 2.5 by 3.5 inches. The primary visual element is a central oval-shaped image of Joe Montana, smiling, wearing a red football jersey with the number '16' partially visible, and holding what appears to be a Super Bowl trophy. The background of the oval is a solid blue. Surrounding the oval portrait is a white border, which in turn is set against a mottled orange or yellow background designed to mimic a speckled texture. At the top left of the card, 'Joe Montana' is printed in black sans-serif font. Towards the bottom left, a graphic logo reads 'FOOTBALL HEROES' with a football illustration. In the bottom right corner, text reads '1984 Super Bowl MVP'. The card's edges appear relatively clean and sharp, indicating good preservation, though minor corner wear or surface imperfections are possible but not clearly discernible from the image. The colors are vibrant and well-saturated, suggesting minimal fading. The condition appears to be excellent given its age, with no obvious creases, tears, or significant loss of print quality. This card likely dates from the mid-1980s, specifically commemorating his 1984 Super Bowl MVP recognition, placing it in the realm of vintage sports memorabilia. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced trading cards from that era, with clear printing and accurate color registration.