1991 Pacific Steve Atwater #147
Steve Atwater · Pacific · Base
Player
Steve Atwater
Set
1991 Pacific
Year
1991
Card #
#147
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears roughly 60/40 left-to-right on the front; corners show minor touching; surface appears clean with vibrant colors.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Pacific
Demand Level
Moderate - Steve Atwater has a solid collector following among Broncos fans and Hall of Fame set builders, but this is a high-population base card from the 'Junk Wax' era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $25-35, PSA 10: $75-120
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for around $1.00 or are found in bargain bins. PSA 10 copies have sold between $80 and $110 recently, but lower grades rarely trade due to supply outweighing demand.
Description
This 1991 Pacific football card features Hall of Fame safety Steve Atwater in his Denver Broncos away jersey. The card design includes a distinctive blue vertical name bar on the left with a 'Pacific' sailboat logo and a sunset-gradient orange bar at the bottom denoting team and position.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player (inducted Class of 2020), iconic 90s Pacific design, high-quality gloss/stock for the era.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock thickness, high-gloss finish typical of early 90s Pacific, sharp typeface printing. Confidence: High (not a high-risk card for counterfeiting).
Flaws to Note
Slight left-to-right centering bias. Minor white touching on the bottom right corner. Common print dots may exist in the orange gradient field upon closer inspection.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' for set builders), COMC (best for low-value base cards), or local card show dollar boxes.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it will hit a PSA 10, as the grading fee will exceed the value for lower grades. Use 'Steve Atwater HOF Broncos' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay standard envelope to keep costs low.