1996 Score Board Autographed Football/Basketball Collection - Kobe Bryant (Lower Merion High School edition)
Trading Card (Commercial Lithograph) • Score Board, Inc. (Manufacturer); Photography by unidentified commercial sports photographer
Style & Movement
1990s Action Sports Photography / Sports Memorabilia
Medium & Technique
Four-color offset lithography on cardstock with high-gloss UV coating and gold foil stamping
Creation Period
1996
Dimensions & Format
2.5 x 3.5 inches (Standard Trading Card Size); Vertical Portrait Format
Subject Description
A pre-NBA rookie era image of Kobe Bryant wearing his #33 Lower Merion High School jersey. The composition features a dual-image design: a full-body action shot of Bryant dribbling a basketball on the left and a larger cropped portrait on the right, overlaid with the 'Autographed Collection' logo and 'Score Board' branding.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (Raw/Ungraded); Visible horizontal surface scratch across the middle-left action figure
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 (Note: This is a base version, not the signed version despite the logo tagline)
Auction Estimate
$40 - $100
Provenance History
Mass-produced commercial collectible; typically acquired via retail packs or secondary hobby markets. This specific card appears to be from the 'Score Board' line of the mid-90s.
Art Historical Significance
Significant as a 'True Rookie' era artifact documenting the transition of Kobe Bryant from high school standout to NBA legend. It captures the 'prep-to-pro' cultural movement of the late 90s basketball era. Score Board was a major player in early autograph and rookie card licensing before its bankruptcy.
Notable Features
Includes the 'Autographed Collection' logo which is part of the printed design, though this specific specimen lacks a hand-signed autograph. Features the Score Board (SB) logo in the lower right and identifies Bryant as 'Guard - Los Angeles (L)', referencing his recent draft/trade status.
Condition Issues
Visible surface scratch/crease running horizontally through the abdominal area of the primary action figure; minor corner softness; light scuffing on the top loader protector.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a PVC-free semi-rigid holder or top-loader; store in a cool, dry, dark environment to prevent UV fading of the pigments and yellowing of the cardstock.