Rookie Hockey Card Appraisal

1990-91 Topps Hockey 'Top Prospect' Pat Jablonski Rookie Card

This item is a 1990-91 Topps Hockey 'Top Prospect' trading card featuring Pat Jablonski, a goaltender for the St. Louis Blues. The card measures approximately 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches, a standard size for sports trading cards, and is made of cardstock. The front of the card features a vibrant color photograph of Jablonski in his full hockey goalie gear, including a white helmet, gloves, and large blue and white leg pads, presumably during a game or practice. The background appears to be an ice rink. The top left corner of the card has a 'TOP PROSPECT' designation in an orange and white circular design with a hockey puck graphic. The 'Topps' logo is visible above this designation. The bottom border of the card is red with a thin white line, and below the image, 'PAT JABLONSKI' is printed in white lettering. To the left of his name, a 'G' (likely indicating 'Goalie') is present. The lower right corner features the St. Louis Blues logo (a blue musical note with wings) within a yellow, angular design. The card appears to be housed within a clear plastic sleeve or top-loader, which is common for protecting trading cards, indicating an owner's effort to preserve its condition. There are no obvious major creases, tears, or significant discoloration visible on the card itself, though the plastic sleeve might obscure minor surface imperfections. The corners appear relatively sharp, suggesting at least a very good to excellent condition for a card of this vintage. The printing quality is characteristic of early 1990s Topps issues, with a slightly glossy finish on the image area.