Jordan Cards Blog: MJ rookie cards

Jordan cards blog articles tagged as 'MJ rookie cards'.

Sep 16, 2023
Complete Michael Jordan Star Co Checklist
A look at the licensed and authentic Star Michael Jordan cards - this is the complete checklist so if a card is not on this list, it is not a licensed Star Co card.
May 27, 2023
Game dating the 86 Fleer and Star Co #101 Jordan cards
By looking closely at the photos used on the #57, sticker and #101 can we determine at which game they were taken? Were any or all taken at the same game?
Jan 16, 2023
The ultimate Michael Jordan rookie card - the buyback auto
A look at the iconic and elusive 06-07 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card autograph - a buyback of the 86-87 Fleer MJ RC.

Jul 24, 2020
86-87 Fleer basketball - a conversation with BBCE owner Steve Hart
How 86-87 Fleer basketball packs and boxes are authenticated and what collectors should look for.
Jul 11, 2020
Case of 86-87 Fleer containing up to 40 Jordan rookie cards heading to auction
Up to 40 Michael Jordan rookie cards in one case of 12 boxes of 86-87 Fleer basketball going to auction soon - the only sale of its kind in modern times.
Apr 17, 2020
Original Images Used To Produce 1984-85 Star Company Cards Surface
Relics of basketball cards history: the original production transparencies used to produce the iconic 1983-86 Star Co sets have surfaced for sale. This includes the seminal Michael Jordan #101.
Oct 27, 2016
Michael Jordan XRC BGS 9.5 on open auction
A second BGS 9.5 Michael Jordan XRC has been graded and is available for sale in open auction.
Nov 3, 2014
Michael Jordan Star XRC BGS 9.5
The first Michael Jordan BGS 9.5 Star XRC card turns up - and it will be up for sale soon.
Feb 25, 2012
84-85 Star #101 - XRC or true Michael Jordan Rookie card?
A roundtable discussion with three knowledgeable Star Co collectors looking at the status of the 1984-85 Star #101 Michael Jordan card: "Is the 84-85 Star #101 card Michael Jordan's true rookie card and why/why not? Why is it that the card is designated an XRC by most collectors?"
May 18, 2011
Michael Jordan's Brightest Star
Lou Costabile takes a look at why there are so few well graded 1984-85 Michael Jordan Star cards. It might surprise you to know that the highest grade, at time of writing, of the 84-85 101 Michael Jordan Star card is BGS9 - and that there are only 8 graded this high.
Mar 1, 2011
Pristine BGS 10 Michael Jordan Rookie Card for sale on eBay
There are only three Michael Jordan rookie cards which have ever been awarded the coveted 'Pristine' BGS 10 by Beckett's flagship grading company - one of these three is now for sale on eBay.
Aug 12, 2010
The Real Star Co Cards Story - Interview with renowned Star cards expert Steve Taft
Debunking the incorrect information surrounding early Star Co sets in the 1990's and looking at identifying counterfeits.
Apr 9, 2010
Now is the best time to buy a Michael Jordan rookie card
The Michael Jordan rookie card enjoys its 25th anniversary this year soon this card will be hot property. That makes now the best time to pick up your Michael Jordan rookie card.
Nov 5, 2009
Own the first four complete sets of Jordan Fleer basketball cards - including a graded 10 Michael Jordan rookie card
A unique opportunity has shown up on eBay - you have the chance to purchase a single owner set of the first four Fleer NBA basketball sets.
Apr 23, 2009
Why isn't the 1984 Star Jordan card considered his rookie card?
The first Michael Jordan official NBA card isn't widely considered his rookie card. Read about what led to this and why the 86-87 Fleer card is widely considered Jordan's RC.
Apr 14, 2009
Buying a Michael Jordan rookie card online
One of the world's most counterfeited cards - the Michael Jordan rookie card. How to ensure you purchase a legitimate card.