Lindros Rookie Card Appraisal

1990-91 Upper Deck Eric Lindros Hockey Card

This item is a 1990-91 Upper Deck hockey trading card featuring Eric Lindros, housed within a clear, likely acrylic or plastic, protective case with a gold-colored frame. The card itself appears to be standard trading card size, approximately 2.5 by 3.5 inches, though it's difficult to ascertain exact dimensions from the image. The card features a primary action shot of Eric Lindros, a well-known hockey player, wearing a red Oshawa Generals jersey and a red hockey helmet with a 'Cooper' logo visible. His facial expression is intense, typical of an athlete during play. The card has a white border around the central image, followed by a red outer border, and is then framed by the gold-colored protective casing. In the bottom left corner of the card, there's a white star outline with 'C' inside, indicating a captaincy or a specific card series designation. Below the main image, a white rectangular bar contains the name 'Eric Lindros' in blue text, with 'OHL' (Ontario Hockey League) seemingly printed to its right. The top right corner of the card shows a red banner with a white number '7' and possibly 'Player of the Month' or similar text, indicating specific recognition or series. The card exhibits some visible surface wear, including what appears to be scuffing or light scratches over the image, particularly noticeable across Lindros's face and helmet. The protective case also shows some light wear or smudges on its surfaces, consistent with handling. The gold-colored frame of the case contributes to a somewhat premium presentation for the card. The overall condition suggests it has been handled but kept in some form of protection. The card's age can be estimated to the early 1990s, given the '1990-91 Upper Deck' branding. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced sports trading cards from that era, with attention to printing quality for the image and text. The protective case, while functional, adds a layer of superficial presentation.