One of Fleer/SkyBox’s leading innovations from the mid-1990s was its Metal Universe sets. Featuring comic-book-style themes developed by in-house Marvel designers, the revolutionary foil-etched set quickly became a favorite among collectors – as did the 1997 edition’s Red and Green Precious Metal Gems parallels. Each player on the 198-card checklist has 150 PMG cards, with the first 15 in the production run featuring emerald green foil and the final 135 washed out in ruby red foil. Though all 150 cards in each parallel print run generate interest whenever they appear for sale, the rarity of the Green versions adds an extra layer of intrigue. This outstanding Emmitt Smith specimen bumps that level of intrigue up even higher thanks to its outstanding PSA 8 grade – no small feat for a card that's notoriously difficult to find in strong condition.
Fleer/SkyBox paid tribute to Smith’s status as one of the NFL’s top running backs by strapping a jetpack to his back and implying that he had enough speed and determination to keep pace with jet planes zooming through the background, making his card one of the most unique in the set. Bidders are likely to move at a similar speed in an effort to add this amazing emerald printing of one of the greatest running backs of all time to their collection.
The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 04/28/2025.
