1991 Upper Deck Joe Montana Football Heroes #1 - 1974-1978 College Years

This is a standard 2.5 by 3.5 inch sports trading card manufactured by Upper Deck in 1991 as part of their 'Football Heroes' insert set. The card features Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana during his collegiate tenure at Notre Dame (1974-1978). The front design includes a central oval-encased image of Montana in a green jersey and gold helmet, set against a stippled orange background. The 'Football Heroes' logo with the Upper Deck diamond hologram is visible in the lower-left corner, while the text '1974-1978 College Years' appears in the bottom-right. The card is printed on white cardstock with a gloss finish. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left side. The corners and edges are sharp, protected by a clear plastic protective sleeve (penny sleeve), indicating it has been kept in a collector-grade environment. There are no visible surface creases, staining, or ink fading, suggesting a high-quality state of preservation. This specific card is the first in a nine-card subset that chronicled Montana's career milestones.