1991 Score Ground Force James Brooks #GF8
James Brooks · Score · Insert
Player
James Brooks
Set
1991 Score Ground Force Insert
Year
1991
Card #
#GF8
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) or PSA 7 (NM) - The card shows visible surface wear, white chipping on the bottom edge, and minor corner softening. The centering is favorited slightly toward the top and left.
Category
Insert
Manufacturer
Score
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Brooks is a Bengals legend, but this is a mass-produced insert from the overproduction era, primarily sought by Bengals team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-80 (Note: Grading fees currently exceed market value for this card).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies routinely sell for $0.99 plus shipping on eBay. Graded PSA 9 copies have moved for under $25 recently. There is very little price volatility as supply heavily outweighs demand.
Description
A classic early 90s insert from Score Football, this James Brooks 'Ground Force' card features the Cincinnati Bengals star running back in a dynamic action pose against a dramatic lightning bolt background. The card utilizes a vibrant red-to-yellow gradient border with a high-gloss finish typical of premium early 90s sets.
Key Features
Features 4x Pro Bowler James Brooks; iconic early-90s 'junk wax' era insert design with 'Ground Force' lightning theme; highly reflective glossy coating.
Authenticity Indicators
Score logo typography is correct; card stock and gloss levels match 1991 production standards; printing dot patterns are consistent with authentic Score manufacturing. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant white edge wear and chipping along the bottom border; corner wear on the bottom right; surface scratches visible under light; slight top-to-bottom centering issues.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with free shipping in a Plain White Envelope), COMC, or in $1 bins at local card shows.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading is significantly higher than the final sale price. To maximize the sell, bundle it with other James Brooks cards or 1991 Bengals cards as a 'team lot' to justify shipping costs.