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1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57
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The 1986-87 Fleer #57 Michael Jordan stands as the primary rookie card of basketball collecting and an anchor of the modern hobby. Graded BGS 8.5 NM-MT+, this card carries subgrades of 8 for Centering, 9 for Edges, 8.5 for Corners, and 8.5 for Surface. According to the Beckett population report, 3,329 copies have been graded at this exact 8.5 level. As the centerpiece of Fleer's landmark 1986 set—which marked the return of major licensed basketball card production following a five-year gap—this issue remains the definitive rookie card for Jordan. This is a blue-chip basketball asset.
Jordan's career achievements include six NBA championships, six Finals MVP awards, five regular-season MVP awards, 10 scoring titles, and 14 All-Star selections, leading to his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009. The 1986 Fleer issue remains the most widely recognized basketball card in the industry, making mid-to-high-grade examples essential components for vintage sports card collections and Hall of Fame registries.Show more
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Sold on AuctionsOct 22, 2026
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