Montana Plaque Appraisal

Joe Montana Commemorative Plaque

This item is a commemorative plaque featuring legendary American football quarterback Joe Montana. The plaque consists of a dark reddish-brown, possibly mahogany-stained wood or composite board, which serves as the base. The base has a visible wood grain pattern and a glossy finish, suggesting a protective lacquer or resin coating. Mounted on the top half of the plaque is a color photograph of Joe Montana in action, wearing his San Francisco 49ers uniform (#16), mid-play, likely throwing a pass. The photograph is encased under a clear acrylic or glass panel that is secured to the base with four visible metal, possibly brass or chrome, stand-off fasteners, one in each corner, creating a modern, floating effect for the image. The photo itself has a slight magenta tint, which could be due to age, lighting conditions during photography, or a characteristic of the original print. Below the photograph, on the lower half of the wooden base, is a rectangular metallic plate with a red background and gold-colored border and text. This plate provides biographical and career highlights for Joe Montana, including his name, jersey number (#16), affiliation (San Francisco), nickname ('Super Joe'), Hall of Fame induction year (2000), Super Bowl MVP, 2-time NFL MVP, height (6'2"), weight (195 lbs), college (Notre Dame), and draft year (1979). The text on the plate is clear and legible. The overall condition appears good, with no obvious signs of significant damage like chips, cracks, or deep scratches visible on the wood or the acrylic panel. There might be some minor surface wear consistent with display or handling, but nothing that detracts significantly from its presentation. The craftsmanship suggests a commercially produced sports memorabilia item, likely from the late 20th or early 21st century given the Hall of Fame induction year cited.