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1 Merton Hanks card in Dad’s binder: 2026 Panini Donruss.

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Merton Hanks 2026 Panini Donruss Cosmos #39 (front)
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📣 DAD’S TAKEON MERTON HANKS

A lone Cosmos parallel from a 2026 Donruss release honoring a safety who retired in 1999. Panini keeps mining the 1990s 49ers dynasty for content, which makes sense given that era's star power, but collectors chasing Hanks material are working a niche market. The Cosmos designation suggests another shiny parallel tier in the endless Donruss finish hierarchy, distinguishing this from base copies without fundamentally changing the collecting equation.

ABOUT MERTON HANKS

Merton Hanks was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round (122nd overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft after earning all-Big Ten honors at cornerback at the University of Iowa. He was a five-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowl selection with the 49ers, winning a Super Bowl (XXIX) with the team. Hanks was the 49ers starter at free safety for six seasons, where he enjoyed a four-year streak (1994-97) in Pro Bowls. In all of those years, Hanks was either a Second Team or First Team All-Pro. He recorded 33 career interceptions and is now the NFL's VP of Football Operations.

This single-card collection features a 2026 Donruss Cosmos parallel numbered 39. The Cosmos finish represents one of the modern chrome-style variations that Panini has introduced to the Donruss football line, adding a premium parallel option to the base set design.

FREQUENTLY ASKED: MERTON HANKS CARDS

What is the most valuable Merton Hanks card in Dad's binder?

The 2026 Donruss Cosmos #39, at $2.

What is the rarest Merton Hanks card in Dad's binder?

No numbered or autographed Merton Hanks cards yet. The parallels here are Cosmos.

Does Dad have Merton Hanks rookie cards?

Not right now. The earliest Merton Hanks card here is the 2026 Donruss Cosmos #39.

How much do Merton Hanks cards cost here?

1 Merton Hanks card here. The 2026 Donruss Cosmos #39 is $2.