1991 Pacific Michael Irvin #52
Michael Irvin · Pacific Trading Cards, Inc. · Base Card
Player
Michael Irvin
Set
1991 Pacific NFL Football
Year
1991
Card #
#52
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Centering appears slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40), corners look relatively sharp but show minor touches of wear, edges appear clean.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Pacific Trading Cards, Inc.
Demand Level
Moderate - Strong interest from Dallas Cowboys team collectors and Hall of Fame player completists, though market supply for raw copies is high.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $15-25, PSA 9: $35-50, PSA 10: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 9 copies have recently sold in the $40 range, while PSA 10 copies are scarce and command a significant premium over raw prices.
Description
This 1991 Pacific Michael Irvin card features 'The Playmaker' in his classic Dallas Cowboys home white jersey and silver pants. The card design is distinctive to the era, featuring a vertical orange name bar on the left edge and the classic Pacific logo in the bottom left corner against a blue and green gradient. The photo shows Irvin clutching a football during a break in action.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin during the early years of the Cowboys 1990s dynasty; classic early 90s design from a nostalgic independent manufacturer.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card features the correct matte cardstock, specific Pacific logo dot-pattern printing, and 1991 copyright info on reverse. These are rarely counterfeited due to high production volume.
Flaws to Note
The centering is slightly shifted towards the right border. There is minor chipping visible on the blue border at the bottom. Potential surface micro-scratching typical of glossless 90s card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or in a Hall of Fame / Cowboys lot. Also suitable for COMC or Sportlots for set builders.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is not recommended to grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10 candidate. For listing, use keywords like 'HOF', 'Cowboys', and 'The Playmaker'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a reinforced envelope.