Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Card Appraisal

Jay Bell 1997 Starflics Baseball Card (Pittsburgh Pirates)

This item is a 1997 Starflics baseball card featuring Jay Bell, then a player for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The card has a predominantly red background with some lighter streaks, creating a dynamic visual effect. The central image depicts Jay Bell in a pitching or throwing motion, wearing a white Pittsburgh Pirates uniform with black and yellow detailing, including the iconic 'P' on his cap. His face is largely obscured by glare, but his general form and uniform are discernible. The card features a glossy, reflective surface, which contributes to the glare visible in the image. On the left side, running vertically, the name 'JAY BELL' is printed in a bold, capitalized font. In the upper right corner, the 'Starflics' logo is prominently displayed, characterized by a stylized text with what appears to be a star or flare graphic. In the lower right, a baseball is depicted, rendered with a somewhat ethereal or 'flickering' effect, consistent with the 'Starflics' branding. In the lower left corner, there is a smaller 'Starflics' logo inside an oval shape. The card appears to be in a protective sleeve, likely part of an album page for collectible cards, indicated by the textured black border visible around the card. The condition of the card itself, beneath the protective sleeve, is difficult to ascertain perfectly due to the glare and plastic, but no immediate major creases or damage are apparent from this angle. The card's design suggests it belongs to the late 1990s, aligning with the 1997 product year.