There are a few cards that have become so legendary in the marketplace that collectors only need to refer to them by their name: the Honus Wagner, Mantle, and, of course, this Jordan. And it is only fitting that the most famous card in basketball history appeared in arguably the most important set in basketball history. In 1986, Fleer inked a licensing deal with the NBA to print 132 cards and 11 stickers featuring the game’s best players. After several years without a mainstream hoops product, the set featured rookie issues of a range of future Hall of Famers. As he did on the court, Jordan stands above them all in the eyes of collectors, with his 1986-87 Fleer rookie card ascending to the highest heights of sports card collecting in the years since.
This Mint Plus 9.5 from CGC is one of just two copies of the card to receive the high grade from the company. Only one has been assesed by them as being better.
Learn more about this cornerstone in our Guide to the 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 Rookie Card: https://www.fanaticscollect.com/definitive-guides/a-guide-to-the-1986-fleer-michael-jordan-57-rookie-card
The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 08/08/2025.
