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1984 Star Michael Jordan #101
Fresh Cert + Very Clean Copy
Basketball Cards
PSA7
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The 1984 Star Michael Jordan #101 stands as a cornerstone piece for any serious basketball collection, widely recognized as Jordan's first licensed NBA rookie card. Graded Near Mint 7 by PSA, this card represents a highly sought-after grade for a notoriously condition-sensitive issue. Because Star cards were distributed in sealed, clear polybagged team sets rather than traditional wax packs, the top and bottom cards—especially Jordan's #101, which sat on the front of the Chicago Bulls bag—frequently suffered from surface wear, corner dings, and uneven centering. With a PSA population of 160 at this grade level, this card is a blue-chip sports asset with superb historical significance.
Released during Jordan's rookie season of 1984-85, the Star Co. set captured the future Hall of Famer at the very beginning of his legendary career, which would ultimately include six NBA championships, six Finals MVPs, and five regular-season MVP awards. This specific PSA 7 example showcases the vibrant, deep red borders characteristic of the Bulls team set, featuring clean image registration and strong print colors that highlight Jordan's iconic pre-dunk pose. As the premier release of the mid-1980s basketball card market, the 1984 Star #101 remains one of the most historically important basketball cards ever produced.Show more
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