SHOW OFF YOUR MICHAEL JORDAN CARDS RARE, ODD BALL OR BASIC

BPorter26 · November 6, 2014 7:30AM

I'm a little surprised there is not a thread with people showing off their Michael Jordan cards. I've been a huge fan of Jordan since the mid 80's. My first ever NBA game I attended was in old Chicago Stadium in December 27th 1988, I saw the Bulls lose to the Cavs, but Michael dropped in 43 that night. Since then I've been a pretty big Jordan fan. Lets see your cards.

Here's a couple of mine
1986 Sports Illustrated test issue

1987 Entenmann's (The flip is incorrect)

vintagefun · November 6, 2014 7:42AM

I used to love those posters. How was that SI sticker distributed?

lawnmowerman · November 6, 2014 7:47AM

What does "ball near feet" mean on the second card? Imo it should be "ball near head" haha

BPorter26 · November 6, 2014 7:48AM

<< I used to love those posters. How was that SI sticker distributed? >>

I'm not really sure on how they were distributed, but I believe SI gave them to their sales people to give out to sporting good stores. I'm not 100% sure though. There has only been 7 MJ's graded.

BPorter26 · November 6, 2014 7:50AM

<< What does "ball near feet" mean on the second card? Imo it should be "ball near head" haha >>

Matt... It was mislabeled. You're right it should say "ball near head" There's another Entenmann's card of him dunking and the ball is near his feet.

lawnmowerman · November 6, 2014 8:26AM

Oh wow lol.

PMKAY · November 6, 2014 8:55AM

Does Entemann's still have a display case at the end of the aisle?

Stingray · November 6, 2014 9:04AM

<< Does Entemann's still have a display case at the end of the aisle? >>

Why yes they do.

lawnmowerman · November 6, 2014 9:12AM

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<< Does Entemann's still have a display case at the end of the aisle? >>

Why yes they do. >>

Whenever I go shopping, I grab one of their chocolate fudge cakes if I happen by the display. So good!

Beck6 · November 6, 2014 10:27AM

I actually have two of this card now, but I don't see them often.

begsu1013 · November 6, 2014 10:32AM

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<< Does Entemann's still have a display case at the end of the aisle? >>

Why yes they do. >>

Whenever I go shopping, I grab one of their chocolate fudge cakes if I happen by the display. So good! >>

i'll take their chocolate donuts and a cold glass of milk...

mrmopar · November 6, 2014 10:41AM

I missed out on the MJ craze for the most part, first by being a baseball collector then by taking a break at the height of his rise to stardom. I bought some 86 Fleer, but when I went back to check on it when I found out how hot it had gotten, luck would have it that i didn't have his card (only stickers). here are a couple of odd items I did save along the way though.

http://s9.photobucket.com/user/mrmopar/media/My Collection/MJFront.jpg.htmlhttp://s9.photobucket.com/user/mrmopar/media/My Collection/MJBack.jpg.htmlhttp://s9.photobucket.com/user/mrmopar/media/My Collection/MJGaorade.jpg.html

frankhardy · November 6, 2014 10:52AM

<< I actually have two of this card now, but I don't see them often.

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I have one of those too. Except mine was stuck to a school folder in high school. I recently cut it off, peeled the folder off, printed the back to scale from one I found on the internet, and glued it to the back! So, my front is real, but the back is fake! Yours is much nicer!

eagles33 · November 6, 2014 1:05PM

Was there a card from the early 90s that was given out by some car dealers when you bought a new car that could be redeemed for dinner at a steakhouse. I thought I remember reading about it somewhere but I forgot most of the details.

dtkk49a · November 6, 2014 7:49PM

Numbered to 50

CenteredMantles · November 6, 2014 10:17PM

Lots of MJ action on the boards these days. Some very cool cards so far. Nice to see things other than the 86-87 Fleer!

I'll hop in with a few odd balls and lesser seen Jordan's.

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BPorter26 · November 7, 2014 1:16AM

Sweet Jordan's

LarkinCollector · November 7, 2014 1:26AM

<< Lots of MJ action on the boards these days. Some very cool cards so far. Nice to see things other than the 86-87 Fleer!

I'll hop in with a few odd balls and lesser seen Jordan's. >>

I'm not too familiar with all the Jordan's out there, so what's special about the 91 Fleer?

RookieHOFers · November 7, 2014 3:28AM

This will be a cool thread.....Great idea! Here is my newest Jordan, Pretty psyched about adding this one.

CenteredMantles · November 7, 2014 3:46AM

The 91 Fleer was a pretty tough one to locate. It is actually a 3d Acrylic card that was available only through a wrapper redemption program. As you can imagine, not too many folks were ripping 91 fleer basketball and sending in the wrappers so not a lot of these are around.

LarkinCollector · November 7, 2014 4:20AM

<< The 91 Fleer was a pretty tough one to locate. It is actually a 3d Acrylic card that was available only through a wrapper redemption program. As you can imagine, not too many folks were ripping 91 fleer basketball and sending in the wrappers so not a lot of these are around. >>

Thanks for the info!

jay0791 · November 7, 2014 5:23AM

I have had these Star cards for a very long time.
I subbed them about 20 years ago as PSA didn't do star.
The 2nd year was the highest grade CSA (pop 2) for quite a while.
These are real and came from an undisputed source.

My pride and joy

and my regular issue cards

KNAPP · November 7, 2014 9:23AM

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BPorter26 · November 7, 2014 9:28AM

Jay.... Sweet cards. I love his 2nd year Star card. Knapp..... The Jordan auto in his rookie year photo is freaking outstanding.

BPorter26 · November 7, 2014 9:54AM

Here's a couple of game tickets I attended

Jordan 43 point night

Jordan 33 point both nights in Feb

Jordan with a triple double in a 32 point blowout of the Pacers 21pts 14 Reb & 14 Assist

Josephcb09 · November 7, 2014 1:30PM

lawnmowerman · November 7, 2014 10:25PM

I have had this for years. Not sure what it is or who made it. There are no markings whatsoever. MJ is on one side and Emmitt Smith, Shaq, Gretzky and Nolan Ryan on the other.

RookieHOFers · November 10, 2014 9:35PM

Cool card Matt, I have never seen that one.

Here are some recent pickups.............

RookieHOFers · November 10, 2014 9:40PM

Matt, Thats a cool piece, I have never seen that.

Knapp, I LOVE that rookie (?) year signed picture. Where did you pick that piece up?

Here are some new additions.......I will ad a few more later on

Dpeck100 · November 10, 2014 9:41PM

Matt those old Jordan's are awesome!

Love that Gatorade card.

BPorter26 · November 10, 2014 11:06PM

Beauiful MJ's Matt, Here's my recent pickups I believe the star is ready to take off.

KNAPP · November 11, 2014 12:12AM

I picked up the Jordan auto a few years back on ebay. I paid a premium for it.

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DanBessette · November 11, 2014 12:48AM

<< I have had this for years. Not sure what it is or who made it. There are no markings whatsoever. MJ is on one side and Emmitt Smith, Shaq, Gretzky and Nolan Ryan on the other. >>

Matt, I forgot you were a big Gretzky collector.

lawnmowerman · November 11, 2014 1:02AM

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<< I have had this for years. Not sure what it is or who made it. There are no markings whatsoever. MJ is on one side and Emmitt Smith, Shaq, Gretzky and Nolan Ryan on the other. >>

Matt, I forgot you were a big Gretzky collector. >>

I don't collect figure skaters Dan lol

DanBessette · November 11, 2014 1:20AM

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<< I have had this for years. Not sure what it is or who made it. There are no markings whatsoever. MJ is on one side and Emmitt Smith, Shaq, Gretzky and Nolan Ryan on the other. >>

Matt, I forgot you were a big Gretzky collector. >>

I don't collect figure skaters Dan lol >>

That's too bad, because I have authentic used Oksana Baiul laces and Surya Bonaly nylons, and I'd sell them to you at a great price.

rtimmer · November 11, 2014 11:43AM

<< Here's a couple of game tickets I attended

Jordan 43 point night

Jordan 33 point both nights in Feb

Jordan with a triple double in a 32 point blowout of the Pacers 21pts 14 Reb & 14 Assist

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I love the tickets!!

rtimmer · November 11, 2014 11:54AM

Here is one of my best two MJ tickets.

Goomba78 · November 13, 2014 11:42AM

Awesome cards guys, I don't have a MJ RC yet but here are a few of my favorites

begsu1013 · November 13, 2014 12:54PM

here's mine. really is the next jordan. this guy is good, hopefully he doesn't end up hanging out in backseats at perkins and waffle house parking lots...

byronscott4ever · November 13, 2014 9:33PM

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<< The 91 Fleer was a pretty tough one to locate. It is actually a 3d Acrylic card that was available only through a wrapper redemption program. As you can imagine, not too many folks were ripping 91 fleer basketball and sending in the wrappers so not a lot of these are around. >>

Thanks for the info! >>

A bit more on these cards--if memory serves me correct, it took wrappers AND money for one of these. I researched and it said it was 3 wrappers and $4.99. This was advertised on the wrapper so of course if someone sees one, you can confirm if that is accurate (I seemed to recall the $5 before I looked around), but the point is that I think packs were .50 at that time so getting one of these was not exactly cheap for those days. The other challenge appears to be that they were only made by request so if you want a Jordan, you will see "many" but for lesser players, you may never see one at all.

byronscott4ever · November 13, 2014 9:34PM

<< I picked up the Jordan auto a few years back on ebay. I paid a premium for it.

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I love the vintage jersey and signature on that piece!

LarkinCollector · November 13, 2014 9:38PM

<< here's mine. really is the next jordan. this guy is good, hopefully he doesn't end up hanging out in backseats at perkins and waffle house parking lots... >>

Spieth is a beast. I hope to see a rivalry develop with Rory similar to Tiger/Phil. It would definitely help golf ratings.

Nathaniel1960 · November 13, 2014 10:43PM

What do you think is the most economical way to get an M.J. 8 x 10 auto'd photo authenticated?

I bought one at the National in Chicago in 1993 - always wanted to get it "slabbed"

luftmich · November 13, 2014 11:19PM

Jordan signed this for me when I was a kid.

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begsu1013 · November 14, 2014 4:03AM

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<< here's mine. really is the next jordan. this guy is good, hopefully he doesn't end up hanging out in backseats at perkins and waffle house parking lots... >>

Spieth is a beast. I hope to see a rivalry develop with Rory similar to Tiger/Phil. It would definitely help golf ratings. >>

for sure. and I think the pga and usga hope for that as well. golf numbers have plummeted in the past 5 or so years w/ tiger's run in...

there's a great seg on real sports that aired a few months ago and the rapid decline in numbers...

we need something to get the sport moving again and those 2 names you mentioned might be the ones to do it!

and good to see rory back again. funny what $250 mill will do to your golf swing....

rtimmer · November 14, 2014 5:21AM

It took some time to track down but I finally did find a great example of this odd ball example. As most of you know this was printed in limited quantities for the tournament and the majority of these got thrown away.

Goomba78 · November 14, 2014 8:19AM

rtimmer,

Nice pick up, very rare, I love that card

begsu1013 · June 21, 2015 11:37AM

begsu1013 · June 21, 2015 11:41AM

<< here's mine. really is the next jordan. this guy is good, hopefully he doesn't end up hanging out in backseats at perkins and waffle house parking lots...

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good call, bob!

DanBessette · June 21, 2015 12:02PM

This is a great thread, but all the broken links are a real bummer.

Meatloaf · June 21, 2015 11:20PM

SHOW OFF YOUR MICHAEL JORDAN CARDS RARE, ODD BALL OR BASIC

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