Jordan Cards Blog: Star Co

Jordan cards blog articles tagged as 'Star Co'.

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?
Dec 18, 2022
90-91 Star Co Equal Glossy
There is a little known Star Co release limited to only 250 sets featuring Michael Jordan as the Bulls began their journey to the first three-peat.

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.
Jan 17, 2015
Autographed Michael Jordan XRC
A remarkable, highly graded autographed Michael Jordan XRC has shown up for sale on eBay - you have to see this card!
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?"
Jul 22, 2011
1990-91 Michael Jordan Equal Silver Season set - an unappreciated gem?
Recently I was able to pick up what I think is a gem of a Star Co produced team bagged set for less than $20 - the 1990-91 Silver Season Equal set.
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.
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 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.