2001 Upper Deck Graded Rookie Series #61 Freddie Mitchell Autograph (BGS 8.5)

This is a professionaly graded sports trading card featuring Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Freddie Mitchell. The item is a 2001 Upper Deck Graded Rookie Series card, specifically number 61 in the set. It features a hard-signed autograph in blue ink on a white sticker application, which is a common manufacturing style for the era. The card includes a serial number in blue foil, '021/750', indicating its limited production run. The layout is horizontal, displaying Mitchell in his green Eagles jersey against a white and grey background with his jersey number '84' ghosted in the design. The card is encased in a rigid, tamper-evident Beckett Grading Services (BGS) plastic slab. The internal label identifies the card details and provides a grade of 8.5, which corresponds to 'Near Mint-Mint+' condition. The grading label is white with black text and the silver Beckett 'B' logo. Physically, the card appears well-centered with sharp corners and clean edges protected by the case. There are no visible signs of fading on the autograph or significant scratching on the outer protective slab, maintaining high display quality and archival protection for the collectible.