Michael Jordan
Topps Basketball (Sports Card) • 1996-97 Topps
Card Type
Player Card
Set & Number
1996-97 Topps - 139
Rarity
Base (Common)
Edition & Language
Standard (Series 1) • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM) to Lightly Played (LP)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60 / PSA 10: $1,200+ / PSA 9: $200 - $250
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales fluctuate between $35 and $55. PSA 9 examples have been selling consistently for around $225, while PSA 10 specimens command significant premiums due to the difficulty of finding centered, surface-clean 90s cardboard.
Condition Details
The card appears to have good centering, though there is a visible scratch on the top loader (plastic protector) which may obscencing surface details on the card itself. Edges and corners through the case look relatively crisp, but there is slight softening on the bottom left corner.
Grading Recommendation
Recommended only if the card is pack-fresh. This card is notorious for 'green'ing on the surface and centering issues. If it looks like a potential 9 or 10, the value jump is significant. If it has surface scratches or corner wear, remain raw.
Card Description
Features a dynamic action shot of Michael Jordan in his red Chicago Bulls away jersey. The front includes a gold-foil Topps logo and his name in vertical gold foil lettering with a blue background block.
Notable Features
This specific card is from the year of the Bulls' 69-win season and is highly sought after by Jordan collectors as one of his most iconic base cards from the mid-90s.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Topps card stock. The gold foil stamping should be slightly indented into the card surface and have a reflecting quality. The 'Topps' logo and font match the 1996 production standards.
Scanned: 2026-04-15T03:37:29.763967