1989 Score Football Deion Sanders Rookie Card #257

This is a 1989 Score Football trading card featuring Deion Sanders during his rookie year with the Atlanta Falcons. The card is rendered on cardstock and measures approximately 2.5 by 3.5 inches. The front design features a green outer border containing a white inner frame. The central photograph displays a portrait of Deion Sanders wearing a black Falcons baseball cap and jersey against a light blue background. At the top, the 'Score' logo appears next to the text '1989 Rookie' in blue with a red star. The bottom section lists his name in yellow and his position 'Cornerback' in white, accompanied by an Atlanta Falcons helmet logo. The card is currently housed in a clear acrylic screw-down holder, which is a vintage-style protective case. Physical inspection of the card through the plastic suggests it is in good overall condition, though there is a subtle centering shift toward the right edge. The corners appear relatively sharp, but the screw-down case itself shows surface scratches and cloudiness from age. This card is an iconic item from the 'junk wax' era of collecting, significant for being the first major card of an NFL Hall of Fame athlete. There are no visible signs of ink fading or moisture damage to the cardstock surface from this angle.