The 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card is one of the most iconic and important cards from any sport in the hobby. In 1983, Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team as a sophomore, but he soon made a name for himself after making the game-winning basket in the NCAA Finals for North Carolina. The legend of Air Jordan had begun. Jordan went on to have an astonishingly successful career in basketball that included 13 All Star Games, six NBA titles, eight scoring titles, five regular-season MVPs, six Finals MVPs, three All-Star Game MVPs and one Defensive Player of the Year award. He is also the record holder for most times named to the All-Defensive First Team at nine and scored 32,292 points with an average of 30.1 per game. The 1986 Fleer rookie card captures this legendary moment in time when MJ was just coming into his own as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. It has become a much sought after collector’s item and makes an excellent addition to any sports fan’s collection or memorabilia room. The card features a picture of Jordan leaping through the air with ball in hand and showcases his signature style with grace and power. It has since been reprinted multiple times due to its popularity but it will always remain an important part of both sports history and memorabilia collecting.