Item Report
Fred McGriff Toronto Blue Jays Engraved Metal Collector Card
By: Unknown; likely produced by a sports memorabilia company during the 1990s
Style: Modern Sports Collectible
Origin: United States/Canada
Materials: Engraved metal (most likely aluminum, brass, or plated base metal)
Age: Circa 1992-1995
Condition: Very Good (surface wear and minor scratches visible, not professionally graded)
Value: $8 - $20 (auction value; higher retail may apply if in mint condition or part of a limited run)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Front of card: 'BLUE JAYS', 'FRED McGRIFF'; no manufacturer details visible.
Date: 2025-06-11 19:32:38.212712
Description:
This is an engraved metal collector card featuring Fred McGriff, a prominent baseball player from the Toronto Blue Jays. The design mimics that of a traditional baseball trading card but is made of metal, likely a special or limited-edition collectible produced during the 1990s when metal cards briefly surged in popularity as novelty items. The card exhibits a relief portrait of McGriff in his Blue Jays uniform.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A collectible metal card representing Fred McGriff's tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays, capturing the novelty sports collectible trend of the early 1990s. This item holds most of its value as a nostalgia or set-piece among sports memorabilia collectors, rather than as a rare or high-value investment piece.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
No provenance or supporting documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (surface wear and minor scratches visible, not professionally graded)
Identification Score: 95%
The card is clearly identifiable by the raised text, design, and imagery, with the player, team, and likely era being unmistakable. There is little doubt about the type or subject.
Authenticity Score: 85%
The piece is consistent with known 1990s metal sports cards, but without company branding or a serial number visible, there is some uncertainty as to which specific release or manufacturer made it. However, the style, engraving, and subject matter match legitimate collectibles from this era.
Image Memory Note
Embossed metal card of Fred McGriff as a Toronto Blue Jay; lacks detailed maker's info but typical of 1990s novelty sports cards.
Keywords
Fred McGriff, Toronto Blue Jays, sports collectible, metal card, 1990s memorabilia, baseball, United States, Canada
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