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1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57
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The 1986-87 Fleer #57 Michael Jordan stands as the definitive basketball rookie card of the modern era. Graded BGS 8.5 NM-MT+, this example carries subgrades of Centering 9, Corners 9, Edges 9, and Surface 8. According to Beckett population data, 3,329 copies have been assigned this exact 8.5 grade. Given its enduring historical importance and key role in high-end sports collecting, this card serves as an investment-grade asset.
Issued during Fleer's return to basketball card production following a 25-year hiatus, the 1986-87 set established the standard for modern basketball cards. The design's full-bleed red, white, and blue borders make chip-free edges and sharp corners notoriously difficult to find, driving condition sensitivity across the entire print run. Highlighting the six-time NBA champion and five-time MVP early in his career, card #57 remains the fundamental anchor for basketball card collectors.Show more
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