Dante Lavelli
Football • Swell Football Greats
Sport & Year
Football • 1991
Brand & Set
Swell - Swell Football Greats
Card Number
#86
Card Type
Veteran / Hall of Fame Legend
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; Graded (PSA 10): $15.00 - $25.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this specific Swell set range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Complete sets often sell for $15-$25.
Condition Details
The card appears to be in excellent condition with sharp corners and clean edges visible. Centering looks slightly shifted to the left (approx 60/40). Surface appears clean without visible scratches or print defects.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of the grading fee (approx. $15-$25) significantly exceeds the market value of the card, even if it returns a high grade. It is a mass-produced 'junk wax' era commemorative set.
Card Description
The card features Cleveland Browns Hall of Famer Dante Lavelli in his number 86 jersey, catching a football. It utilizes a sepia-toned historical photo framed by a red border with a yellow nameplate at the bottom. The 'Football Greats' banner and Swell logo are prominent in the design.
Notable Features
Features the Pro Football Hall of Fame logo on the bottom left; Dante Lavelli is a Hall of Fame 'End' (Wide Receiver) for the Cleveland Browns.
Authentication Notes
Authentic. The card shows correct print patterns for 1991 Swell production, including the specific semi-gloss card stock and typography characteristic of the set.
Scanned: 2026-04-22T04:03:06.778007