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1986 Star Best Of The New Michael Jordan #2
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Graded BGS 9.5 Gem Mint, this 1986 Star Best of the New/Old Michael Jordan #2 stands as a premier blue-chip basketball asset and an investment-grade cornerstone for any serious collection. The card boasts strong subgrades of 9 for Centering, alongside a trio of 9.5 marks for Corners, Edges, and Surface. Because Star Company cards were originally distributed in clear sealed polybags rather than traditional wax packs, they are notoriously condition-sensitive and prone to edge wear and surface scuffs. Out of the total population graded by Beckett, only 159 examples have achieved this Gem Mint 9.5 status, representing a highly selective tier of preserved quality.
Produced during the window from 1984 to 1986 when Star held the exclusive licensed right to manufacture NBA cards, this release captures a young Jordan driving to the basket against Detroit Pistons defenders Kelly Tripucka and Bill Laimbeer. The "Best of the New" design highlights Jordan's early career dominance just as he was establishing himself as the league's premier talent, making this card a vital historical artifact of 1980s basketball collectibles.Show more
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Sold on AuctionsAug 20, 2026
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