Mike Modano
Hockey • 1990-91 Upper Deck Series 1
Sport & Year
Hockey • 1990
Brand & Set
Upper Deck - 1990-91 Upper Deck Series 1
Card Number
#46
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Excellent-Mint (EX-MT 6) to Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00; PSA 10 (Gem Mint): $140 - $200; PSA 9 (Mint): $25 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $1.00 to $6.00 plus shipping. PSA 10 copies have recently settled between $150 and $180 depending on the auction platform.
Condition Details
The centering appears slightly shifted toward the top border. There is visible corner wear on the top left and bottom right corners. Minor edge whitening is present. Surface condition is obscured by the top loader scratches, but the card stock shows typical age-related softening.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless you believe it is a flawless Gem Mint 10. This card was heavily overproduced during the 'Junk Wax Era.' The cost of grading (approx. $19-$25) exceeds the raw value and the value of a mid-grade (PSA 8 or lower) return.
Card Description
Mike Modano is shown in his Minnesota North Stars white home jersey, celebrating with his arms raised. He is listed as a 'Center'. The card features the classic 1990 Upper Deck design with a white border and a green 'N' North Stars logo in the top right corner. The Upper Deck '90-91' holographic logo is visible in the bottom right corner.
Notable Features
Widely recognized as Mike Modano's primary rookie card. Features the Hall of Famer in the original Minnesota North Stars uniform before the franchise moved to Dallas. Includes the characteristic Upper Deck anti-counterfeit hologram on the reverse.
Authentication Notes
Genuine 1990 Upper Deck card. The printing of the North Stars logo and the clarity of the Upper Deck hologram on the back (though not visible in the photo) are the primary indicators of authenticity for this high-print-run era.
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