1991 Impel U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Jesse Owens #1
Jesse Owens · Impel Marketing (later known as SkyBox) · Base Card / Hall of Fame Tribute
Player
Jesse Owens
Set
1991 Impel U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame
Year
1991
Card #
#1
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy toward the left and bottom. Edges show minor white chipping in the blue border section on the right side. Surface appears glossy with no major visible scratches.
Category
Base Card / Hall of Fame Tribute
Manufacturer
Impel Marketing (later known as SkyBox)
Demand Level
Niche/Low. While Jesse Owens is an icon, collectors usually prefer his earlier 1930s cigarette cards over modern 1990s commemoratives. Demand peaks slightly during Olympic years.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $150-200. Note: Low population in high grades drives the premium for PSA 10s.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies consistently sell for $0.99 to $3.00 plus shipping. PSA 10 examples have historically reached $100+ due to the difficulty of finding clean centering in this overproduced set.
Description
This card features a historic black-and-white action shot of the legendary track and field athlete Jesse Owens in a sprinting start. The card is titled 'U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame' across the top with the official USA Olympic rings logo. The name 'Jesse Owens' and the sport 'Athletics' are printed in blue at the bottom. The background features a red, white, and blue stripe pattern behind a marbleized grey border.
Key Features
Jesse Owens is one of the most significant figures in sports history; this card is number 1 in the set; part of the inaugural U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame set produced for the 1992 Olympic cycle.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. This is a common card from the junk wax era and is rarely counterfeited. Correct gloss levels for 1991 Impel stock and clean typography reproduction are present.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly off (60/40 shift toward left/bottom). Possible minor corner softening on the bottom right. Minor white chipping evident on the right edge where the blue stripe meets the border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC (Check Out My Cards). This is best suited for a 'set filler' marketplace rather than a high-end auction house.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a flawless candidate for a PSA 10, as the grading fee will exceed the value of a PSA 8 or 9. List it using 'Jesse Owens 1991 Olympic HOF #1' to capture specific collector searches.