ARANTXA SANCHEZ VICARIO
Tennis • 1991 SI For Kids Series 2
Sport & Year
Tennis • 1991
Brand & Set
Sports Illustrated For Kids - 1991 SI For Kids Series 2
Card Number
#195
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base (Sheet-cut)
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
$5 - $15 (Raw)
Recent Sales
Raw copies of this specific SI Kids rookie from the 1991 series typically sell for under $20 on eBay. Graded PSA 10 copies of this set can command high premiums, but this card's current condition limits it to entry-level collector value.
Condition Details
The card has perforated edges consistent with being hand-separated from an SI Kids magazine sheet. There is visible wear on the corners, specifically rounding on the bottom left. The separation along the top edge is slightly uneven and ragged. Centering appears slightly shifted toward the right.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. Due to the rough perforated edges and corner wear, it would likely receive a low grade (VG 3 or 4) which would not offset the cost of grading. Collectors of this set typically look for perfectly 'clean' perforations or Gem Mint examples.
Card Description
The card features Spanish tennis player Arantxa Sanchez Vicario in action, wearing a white and blue athletic top and a headband, hitting a backhand shot with a yellow tennis ball in frame. The card has a distinctive green 'leopard' or 'cracked ice' patterned border typical of the early 90s SI Kids designs. The text identifies her as a 'Tennis Player' from Barcelona, Spain.
Notable Features
This is widely considered one of her earliest cards (Rookie Card). It features the 'Sports Illustrated KIDS' logo in the bottom left corner and a tennis ball icon in the top left name plate.
Authentication Notes
The card exhibits the correct dot-matrix print pattern and specific perforation style of the 1991 SI Kids magazine inserts. There are no signs of modern reproduction; the aging on the card stock is consistent with 1990s paper quality.
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