BARRY SANDERS | 1989 SCORE 257 | PSA NM-MT 8

PSA Graded Card - Certification #108569362 - Grade: NM-MT 8

This card features Barry Sanders' iconic rookie card from the 1989 Score Football set. The card displays a portrait-style photograph of Sanders, bordered by green and white with the 'SCORE' logo at the upper left and prominent '1989 ROOKIE' text at the top. Player name, position, and Detroit Lions helmet logo appear at the bottom. The card’s design is simple, using solid colors and strong contrast, characteristic of late '80s Score products. This example is encapsulated and graded NM-MT 8 by PSA, indicating minimal corner wear and clean surfaces visible through the slab. No autographs, refractors, or serial numbers are present. This card is highly regarded among collectors as one of the most important football rookie cards of the 1980s, given Sanders' Hall of Fame status. Key distinguishing elements include the green border, absence of any Score parallels in 1989, and the clear rookie year designation.

Card Details:

Subject: BARRY SANDERS

Sport/Game: Football

Card Name: 1989 SCORE

Card Number: 257

Team: Detroit Lions

College Teams: Oklahoma State University