Collection of Early 1990s Baseball, Football, and Hockey Trading Cards
Sports Memorabilia / Trading Cards

Collection of Early 1990s Baseball, Football, and Hockey Trading Cards

A collection of 16 multi-sport trading cards primarily from the 'Junk Wax' era of the late 1980s and early 1990s. The lot features prominent athletes including Greg Maddux (Cubs), Sterling Sharpe (Packers), and Steve Avery (Braves). The cards are constructed from standard 2.5 x 3.5 inch cardboard stock with a high-gloss finish typical of premium sets from that era. Notable brands represented include Donruss, Leaf, Score, Fleer, and Playoff. The color palettes vary by brand, from the vibrant neon gradients of Score to the more traditional designs of Donruss. The cards exhibit varying states of preservation; while several appear to have sharp corners and clean edges, others show visible 'whitening' on the borders and slight corner softening, particularly on the Greg Maddux and Dante Bichette cards. Manufacturing details include licensed team logos (Cubs, Reds, Rangers, Blackhawks), player position indicators, and set-specific sub-branding like 'Playoff 1992'. This era is characterized by mass production, which significantly impacts individual rarity. Notable inclusions such as the Greg Maddux Donruss card and the Sterling Sharpe Playoff card represent high-quality photography and design for the period, though none appear to be encased or professionally graded. The collection spans major leagues including MLB, NFL, and NHL.

Estimated Value

$5.00 - $12.00

Basic Information

Category

Sports Memorabilia / Trading Cards

Appraised On

March 19, 2026

Estimated Value

$5.00 - $12.00

Item Description

A collection of 16 multi-sport trading cards primarily from the 'Junk Wax' era of the late 1980s and early 1990s. The lot features prominent athletes including Greg Maddux (Cubs), Sterling Sharpe (Packers), and Steve Avery (Braves). The cards are constructed from standard 2.5 x 3.5 inch cardboard stock with a high-gloss finish typical of premium sets from that era. Notable brands represented include Donruss, Leaf, Score, Fleer, and Playoff. The color palettes vary by brand, from the vibrant neon gradients of Score to the more traditional designs of Donruss. The cards exhibit varying states of preservation; while several appear to have sharp corners and clean edges, others show visible 'whitening' on the borders and slight corner softening, particularly on the Greg Maddux and Dante Bichette cards. Manufacturing details include licensed team logos (Cubs, Reds, Rangers, Blackhawks), player position indicators, and set-specific sub-branding like 'Playoff 1992'. This era is characterized by mass production, which significantly impacts individual rarity. Notable inclusions such as the Greg Maddux Donruss card and the Sterling Sharpe Playoff card represent high-quality photography and design for the period, though none appear to be encased or professionally graded. The collection spans major leagues including MLB, NFL, and NHL.

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