Michael Jordan
Basketball • Topps Basketball
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1986
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Basketball
Card Number
57
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint 7
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3,000 - $5,000, Graded PSA 7: $6,000 - $8,000
Recent Sales
Recent sales of 1986 Topps Michael Jordan rookie cards in PSA 7 condition range from $6,500 to $7,800 depending on auction house and exact centering.
Condition Details
Slight centering shift towards the right and top, minor corner softening visible upon close inspection, clean surface with no major creases.
Grading Recommendation
Highly recommended for professional grading (PSA or BGS) due to its iconic status and high base value, even in mid-grade condition.
Card Description
Features Michael Jordan in his red Chicago Bulls uniform (#23) driving to the basket with a secondary inset portrait. The iconic 1986 Topps design includes bold 'BULLS' lettering vertically down the left side and the Topps logo in the top right corner.
Notable Features
Official Rookie Card (RC) of basketball legend Michael Jordan, widely considered one of the most important sports cards in the hobby.
Authentication Notes
Extreme caution is required with 1986 Topps Jordan rookies due to widespread counterfeiting. Professional authentication is strongly recommended to check for proper card stock, dot patterns in the printing, and correct dimensions.
Scanned: 2026-09-26T15:39:49.973387