(LOT 13)
1986 Fleer #57 Michael Jordan Rookie PSA 9 MINT
MINT JORDAN ROOKIE!!! Along with the renowned high-grade rookie cards of stars such as Mantle, Clemente, Aaron, Orr and Namath, no sports card is "hotter" right now than the 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie. Indeed, this card within the last calendar year has skyrocketed to unimaginable levels! The 1986 Fleer Jordan rookie card's incredible popularity is substantiated by PSA's "Pop" chart that currently lists over 22,700 encapsulated copies.
His legacy in sports is comparable to that of the immortal Babe Ruth, and we cannot imagine a more significant keepsake than his exalted 1986 Fleer rookie card in a MINT 9 holder. All of the technical qualities associated with this cardboard gem are consistent with perfection including the flawless surfaces, rich hues, crystal clear clarity, razor-sharp corners/edging and complete absence of any surface flaws. The hobby has established a secure place for its most iconic cards with the T206 Wagner being the ultimate "Holy Grail", and the "52 Topps Mantle the king of all the post-war issues.
However, most enthusiasts would agree that no post-1970s cardboard issue could possibly compete with the highly coveted 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan "Mint" rookie subject that is synonymous with Jordan's pinnacle player stature and stands tall among its inferior cardboard peers!
MIN BID $7,500
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