Larry Bird
Basketball • Fleer Basketball
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1986
Brand & Set
Fleer - Fleer Basketball
Card Number
9
Card Type
Base
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $300 - $600; Graded PSA 7: $500 - $800; Graded PSA 8: $1,000 - $1,500
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold on eBay and major auction houses in the $400 - $700 range depending on exact corner sharpness and surface preservation.
Condition Details
Slight corner rounding and minor edge wear consistent with age, centering appears reasonably well-balanced left-to-right but slightly heavy top-to-bottom, surface shows standard gloss with no major scratches or creases visible in the holder.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if authentic, as even a mid-grade (PSA 6 or 7) commands a solid premium over raw condition, though authentication is critical due to widespread counterfeiting of this iconic set.
Card Description
Features Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics playing forward, wearing his iconic green #33 jersey in game action against a Lakers defender, framed by Fleer's classic blue border with white stars on the left and red stripes on the right.
Notable Features
Iconic cornerstone card of the legendary 1986-87 Fleer Basketball set, highly coveted by vintage basketball collectors and Hall of Fame investors.
Authentication Notes
Due to high counterfeit prevalence for 1986-87 Fleer, professional authentication via PSA, BGS, or SGC is strongly recommended to verify correct card stock, dimensions, picture clarity, and back printing characteristics.
Scanned: 2026-08-26T17:35:06.173449