Pro Set Football Appraisal

Reggie Johnson 1990-1992 NFL Pro Set Football Card (Denver Broncos #89)

The item is a vintage NFL Pro Set football trading card featuring Reggie Johnson, identified as a Tight End for the Denver Broncos. The card has a standard trading card size, typically around 2.5 x 3.5 inches, and is made of cardstock, characteristic of sports cards from its era. The primary image on the card depicts Reggie Johnson in action during a football game, wearing a Denver Broncos jersey with the number '89' prominently displayed on his back. The background features other players, what appear to be goalposts, and a stadium crowd, suggesting an authentic game photo. In the upper left corner, the 'NFL PRO SET' logo is clearly visible, along with the text 'THE OFFICIAL NFL CARD', indicating its authenticity and official licensing. At the bottom of the card, an orange banner contains the player's name, position, and team: 'REGGIE JOHNSON • TIGHT END' and 'DENVER BRONCOS'. To the left of this banner, there's a smaller white and gold emblem with the number '12' and 'CHANCE' written vertically, which might indicate a series number, subset, or a chance-based insert within the Pro Set release. Visually, the card shows signs of typical age and handling, including what appears to be some surface wear or slight creasing visible across the main image area, particularly towards the center and bottom. The coloration seems consistent with original printing, although some slight fading or discoloration might be present due to exposure over time. The edges and corners are not perfectly sharp, suggesting some corner wear or slight edgewear, which is common for cards that have been handled or stored without strict preservation. No specific manufacturing marks or signatures are discernible from the provided image beyond the 'NFL PRO SET' branding. Based on the 'Pro Set' branding and design style, this card likely dates from the late 1980s to early 1990s, a period when Pro Set was a popular manufacturer of NFL trading cards. The craftsmanship appears to be standard for mass-produced trading cards of that era, with good image clarity and color registration.