MICHAEL JORDAN
Basketball • 1985 Nike / Coca-Cola North Carolina's Finest
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1985
Brand & Set
Nike / Coca-Cola - 1985 Nike / Coca-Cola North Carolina's Finest
Card Number
None
Card Type
Collegiate / Commemorative
Rarity
Promotion / Intercollegiate Insert
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
$15 - $40 (Raw) / $150+ (If graded PSA 8+)
Recent Sales
Ungraded copies in similar worn condition typically sell for $15 to $35 on eBay. Graded Gem Mint copies are extremely rare and command a significant premium, but lower-grade copies stay under $50.
Condition Details
Visible edge wear and softening of corners, particularly on the bottom right. Surface staining/browning is visible in the top right corner area and bottom right notch. Centering favors the top and left slightly. The surface appears to have light scuffing.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading in current condition. The visible staining and corner wear would likely result in a grade of 3 or 4, which does not offset the cost of grading fees.
Card Description
Michael Jordan in his University of North Carolina jersey (#23) dribbling past a defender. The card features a blue and white border with 'North Carolina's Finest' at the top, a footprint logo, and a Coca-Cola Classic logo in the bottom left.
Notable Features
Features early collegiate imagery of Michael Jordan; includes the iconic Coca-Cola Classic logo and the Nike footprint branding. This was part of a promotional set featuring North Carolina athletes.
Authentication Notes
The print quality and card stock appear consistent with the mid-80s production. However, many reprints of these promotional cards exist. Genuine copies have specific paper thickness and ink dot patterns under magnification.
Scanned: 2026-07-01T21:50:49.407586