1996 Score Board Autographed Collection Kobe Bryant (Lower Merion)
Trading card, mass-produced commercial print on cardstock • Score Board, Inc. (manufacturer); photography likely licensed by school/player estate
Style & Movement
Sports Memorabilia / 1990s Trading Card Design
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography with foil stamping and high-gloss UV coating on cardstock
Creation Period
1996
Dimensions & Format
2.5 x 3.5 inches (Standard Trading Card); Portrait format
Subject Description
A portrait and action shot of teenage basketball star Kobe Bryant wearing his #33 Lower Merion High School jersey. The composition features a dual-image design with a faded background portrait and a sharp foreground action cutout.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; visible silvering on edges and potential corner wear from handling
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 (Unsigned/Raw depending on exact sub-set variations)
Auction Estimate
$40 - $120
Provenance History
Mass-market distribution through retail packs or hobby sets; part of the early collegiate/high school draft season releases
Art Historical Significance
Significant as a 'pre-rookie' era item documenting Bryant's genesis as a basketball icon at Lower Merion. It captures the transition from amateur to legendary professional status.
Notable Features
Includes the 'Autographed Collection' branding logo and 'SB' (Score Board) logo at bottom right; features Kobe's high school jersey number 33 which was retired by Lower Merion.
Condition Issues
Visible edge wear (chipping), slight surface scratches on the gloss, and typical 90s foil oxidation ('silvering')
Conservation Recommendations
Storage in an acid-free PVC-free semi-rigid holder or magnetic one-touch case; keep away from direct UV light to prevent fading