Lee Werner
Amateur Youth Football Player (1993 Arvada) · Amateur Youth Football
Arvada Seminoles (A M F A League)
Era
Circa 1993
Item Type
Custom youth sports trading card
Condition
Good to Very Good; the card shows some edge wear and a slight corner ding. The signature is bold but exhibits the typical skipping found when signing over glossy photo paper.
Rarity
Unique (1/1) in the sense that it is a personal childhood memento, but not rare in a market sense as it lacks a professional or notable signer.
Overall Assessment
This is a genuine piece of personal memorabilia from a 1993 youth football league. While it is 'one-of-a-kind,' it holds no market value to a collector. The listed price of $50,000 is likely a placeholder, a joke, or a deep misunderstanding of the sports card market.
Authenticity Assessment
Likely authentic based on the nature of the item; however, as an non-notable individual, there are no professional exemplars to compare against. Confidence is high that it is a genuine child's signature from the era.
Signature Style
Cursive, youthful scrawl including the name 'Lee' and what appears to be a jersey number '6' or partial last name, typical of a young athlete's early attempts at signing.
Signature Characteristics
Fast, looping 'L' in Lee, inconsistent pressure, and a trailing off at the end. It lacks the refined muscle memory of a professional athlete's signature.
Ink & Medium
Black felt-tip marker (likely a standard Sharpie) on a glossy-surfaced photo card.
Item Description
A 'Star' branded 1993 Arvada youth football card produced by Zemi Photographics, Inc. featuring Lee Werner, jersey number 65, tackle position, age 14.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 (Nominal/Sentimental Value)
Comparison to Known Examples
N/A - This is a private individual with no public autograph record.
Authentication Tips
Check for natural ink flow on gloss; however, professional authentication is not recommended due to the lack of secondary market value.
Certification Recommendation
None. The cost of authentication (PSA/DNA or JSA) would significantly exceed the value of the item.
Red Flags
The primary red flag is the $50,000 asking price shown in the image, which is astronomically disconnected from the market reality of an amateur's childhood card.
Provenance Notes
Likely a family heirloom or a personal item from the subject’s own collection. No commercial provenance of value exists.
Historical Context
Reflects the early 1990s trend of professional-style 'trading card' photography packages for youth sports leagues.
Market Trends
Non-existent for non-professional amateur cards. Market focus is strictly on professional Hall of Fame or high-prospect athletes.
Investment Potential
Extremely Low / None. This is not a financial investment piece; it is a personal souvenir.
Similar Autographs
Other local high school or middle school sports cards from the early 1990s.
Display & Preservation
Standard top-loader or acid-free penny sleeve to prevent further ink fading.
Interesting Facts
The card lists the player as being 5'6" and 150 lbs at age 14, playing the tackle position.