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1996 Flair Showcase Legacy Collection Row 1 Kobe Bryant #31
Basketball Cards
Serial96/150
PSA7
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Numbered 096/150, this 1996 Flair Showcase Legacy Collection Row 1 Kobe Bryant rookie card is a blue-chip basketball asset and a cornerstone piece for a serious collection. Evaluated as Near Mint 7 by PSA, this condition-sensitive card features a brilliant blue-foil text front profile and a glossy high-end finish that is notoriously difficult to preserve without wear. According to official registry data, this example is one of only 4 copies to achieve this exact PSA 7 grade, making it an exceptionally scarce representation of one of the most celebrated basketball rookie cards of all time.
Debuting in the 1996-97 season, Flair Showcase revolutionized the hobby by introducing a multi-tiered parallel structure divided into Row 2, Row 1, and Row 0. The Legacy Collection was the premier parallel chase of its era, marking one of the earliest instances of premium, serial-numbered rookie parallels in basketball card history. Highlighting Bryant's iconic transition from Lower Merion High School straight to the Los Angeles Lakers, this historical Row 1 "Grace" parallel represents a crucial chapter in modern sports card collecting.Show more
$21,188
Sold on AuctionsAug 20, 2026
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