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1997 Metal Universe Michael Jordan #23
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BGS9.5
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This 1997-98 Metal Universe #23 Michael Jordan is graded BGS 9.5 Gem Mint, supported by individual subgrades of 9.5 for Centering, 9.5 for Edges, 9.5 for Surface, and 9 for Corners. Produced by SkyBox, the 1997-98 Metal Universe base issue is widely recognized for its outer-space artwork and dark full-bleed borders, which make high-grade surviving examples condition-sensitive due to edge chipping and surface wear. Beckett grading reports record 179 examples evaluated at the BGS 9.5 level.
The release depicts Jordan during his sixth and final championship run with the Chicago Bulls, a 1997-98 campaign in which he earned his fifth NBA Most Valuable Player award, tenth scoring title, and sixth Finals MVP. Featuring original line art by John Czop with digital rendering by Don Cassity, the issue remains one of the landmark base card designs from the 1990s basketball card era.Show more
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