Michael Jordan
Basketball • Ultra Decade of Excellence
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1996-97
Brand & Set
Fleer - Ultra Decade of Excellence
Card Number
#U-4
Card Type
Veteran / Tribute Insert
Rarity
Insert
Parallel Variant & Language
Base Insert • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Gem Mint WCG 10
Estimated Market Value
$15.00 - $35.00 USD
Recent Sales
Similar WCG 10 or raw copies of this specific insert typically sell for $15-$25. PSA 10 graded copies can fetch $100-$150.
Condition Details
The card is encapsulated and graded Gem Mint 10 by World Class Grading (WCG). Visually, centering appears slightly shifted towards the right. Corners and edges appear sharp through the slab, though WCG standards are generally considered less rigorous than PSA or BGS.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for cross-grading. WCG is a third-tier grading company; collectors often value these at raw (ungraded) prices. The cost of PSA/BGS grading would likely exceed the card's value increase unless it was certain to hit a top-tier Gem Mint grade.
Card Description
The card features Michael Jordan in his Chicago Bulls away jersey (#23) performing a slam dunk. The design is a 10th-anniversary tribute to the iconic 1986-87 Fleer rookie card design, featuring red, white, and blue borders with gold foil 'Ultra Decade' lettering.
Notable Features
Commemorates the 10th anniversary of Michael Jordan's 1986 Fleer rookie card. Features gold foil stamping and the 'Fleer Premier' logo in the top right.
Authentication Notes
The card appears authentic to the 1996-97 Ultra production. Note that this is a 1996 insert, not the original 1986 rookie card. The WCG slab is intact, but WCG is not considered a primary authenticator in the high-end hobby market.
Scanned: 2026-06-02T14:36:00.940606