LeRoy Butler Green Bay Packers Commemorative Plaque

This item is a sports memorabilia commemorative plaque honoring NFL Hall of Fame safety LeRoy Butler of the Green Bay Packers. The piece consists of a vertical wood-grain rectangular base with a beveled edge, likely made of medium-density fiberboard with a cherry or mahogany finish. Centrally mounted at the top is an official trading card housed in a semi-rigid clear plastic protector. The card features Butler in his white Packers jersey with the number 36, and includes a Super Bowl XXXI logo, celebrating the 1996 championship season. Below the card is a black identification plate with gold-toned lettering that reads 'LEROY BUTLER #36' and 'SAFETY (1990-2001)'. The plaque appears to be in its original factory shrink-wrap, which shows some exterior scuffing and dust, but suggests the underlying components are well-preserved. There are no visible signs of wood chips or fading on the text plate. The craftsmanship is typical of 1990s or early 2000s mass-produced sports collectibles, designed for wall mounting or display. The inclusion of the Super Bowl XXXI logo and Butler's full career dates suggests this was produced toward the end of his playing career or shortly after his retirement in 2001.

I have examined the LeRoy Butler commemorative plaque via the provided documentation and imagery. The item appears to be a commercially produced tribute piece likely manufactured by a company like Cherry Hill or a similar mass-market sports giftware producer. The condition is rated as 'Excellent/New Old Stock' as it remains in its original factory shrink-wrap, which has protected the mahogany-finished MDF from corner dings and prevented the brass-toned plate from oxidizing. LeRoy Butler is a highly respected Hall of Fame safety and the creator of the 'Lambeau Leap,' which maintains his popularity among Green Bay Packers collectors. However, this specific item is categorized as a 'composite collectible' rather than a high-end investment piece. The value is derived from the sum of its parts: a standard licensed trading card (approx. $2-5) and a mass-produced plaque (approx. $25-30). Market comparables for similar unautographed retired player plaques typically settle in the $35 to $75 range at retail. The lack of an original signature or a game-worn relic limits its ceiling in the secondary market. Limitations: My valuation assumes the card is a standard issue and not a rare parallel, which cannot be confirmed through the plastic protector. A physical inspection would be required to verify the plaque is not high-quality solid wood and to ensure there is no hidden moisture damage under the shrink-wrap. Full authentication would require verifying the card’s serial numbers and confirming the manufacturer's mark on the reverse of the plaque. This appraisal serves as a market estimate for insurance or resale and does not constitute a guarantee of authenticity for the individual trading card contained within.