COTTON FITZSIMMONS
Basketball • NBA Hoops Series 1
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1990
Brand & Set
NBA Hoops - NBA Hoops Series 1
Card Number
#227
Card Type
Coach
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Excellent (EX 5)
Estimated Market Value
$0.10 - $0.50 (Raw), $10 - $20 (PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for 1990 Hoops common cards typically fall in the range of 5 to 25 cents when sold individually at card shows or in bulk lots. Graded PSA 10 copies for set collectors occasionally fetch $15+.
Condition Details
Softness and white chipping visible on the right edge and bottom corners. Surface shows possible minor scuffing. Centering appears slightly shifted towards the top/right relative to the image orientation.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The card is a common coach card from the 'junk wax' era with high production volumes. The current condition issues make it ineligible for a high enough grade to justify the grading fees.
Card Description
The card features Phoenix Suns Coach Cotton Fitzsimmons in a dapper suit and tie, gesturing with his hands during a game. The card uses the iconic 1990 NBA Hoops design with a grey/silver border and a basketball-shaped photo cutout. The Phoenix Suns logo is prominently displayed in the upper circle.
Notable Features
Includes the 'NBAHOOPS' brand logo on the front and the 'Coach' designation below the name. Represents the Hall of Fame coach during his successful second stint with the Suns.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990 Hoops card stock. The print pattern and typography are consistent with mass-produced cards from this era. No risk of counterfeiting due to extremely high supply and low individual value.
Scanned: 2026-07-18T03:01:57.351554