Joe Montana Mvp Appraisal

Pro Set 1990 NFL Joe Montana MVP Super Bowl XVI Football Card

This item is a 1990 NFL Pro Set football card featuring Joe Montana, specifically commemorating his MVP performance in Super Bowl XVI. The card is enclosed within a clear plastic semi-rigid card holder, or 'top loader,' a common protective accessory for collectible trading cards. The card itself appears to be standard trading card size, approximately 2.5 by 3.5 inches, made of printed cardboard. The obverse features an artistic depiction or illustration of Joe Montana in his San Francisco 49ers uniform, including his gold helmet with the 'SF' logo and red striping, and a white jersey with red numbers '16' on the chest and shoulder. He is shown holding a brown football. The background is a solid blue-gray color. The top left corner of the card displays the 'NFL PRO SET' logo, and to its right, the text 'THE OFFICIAL NFL CARD'. At the bottom, a red banner contains the text 'MVP SUPER BOWL XVI' in white, below which a gray bar has 'JOE MONTANA • QB • 49ERS' printed in black. This card belongs to the 1990 Pro Set series, which was known for its distinct design and high production numbers. The visible condition issues include a piece of clear adhesive tape, possibly Scotch tape, adhered to the plastic sleeve in the mid-right area, which is highly detrimental to the visual integrity and potentially the condition of the card beneath if adhesion has occurred. The corners and edges of the card appear mostly sharp, though exact condition is difficult to ascertain through the plastic and tape. The protective sleeve itself shows some minor scuffing or surface wear. The overall craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced trading cards from the era, with standard printing quality.