1961-62 Fleer Basketball #16 Hal Greer
1961-62 Fleer Basketball #16 Hal Greer
About this card
The 1961-62 Fleer Basketball Hal Greer is card #16 of 66, in the set's Portrait subset (#1-44, the numbered portraits). It is the recognized Rookie Card for Hal Greer. It is one of the set's star key cards. 1961-62 Fleer was Fleer's only major NBA issue between the 1957-58 Topps set and the 1969-70 Topps era - 66 cards split into 44 Portrait cards (#1-44) and 22 In Action cards (#45-66), every one single-printed with no short prints.
About Hal Greer
Hal Greer played collegiately at Marshall University, where he became the first African-American to compete for a major college program in West Virginia. A second-round pick of the Syracuse Nationals in the 1958 NBA Draft, the 6-foot-2 guard spent his entire 15-year career (1958–73) with the Nationals and their successor franchise, the Philadelphia 76ers. Renowned for a textbook jump shot — which he uniquely used even on free throws — Greer earned 10 straight NBA All-Star selections, made seven All-NBA Second Teams, and was named MVP of the 1968 All-Star Game. He was a key contributor to the 76ers' 1967 NBA championship, one of the most celebrated title teams in league history, and retired with 21,586 points (19.2 per game). Greer entered the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982. This 1961-62 Fleer issue is his rookie card, produced during his fourth pro season.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 893 | 1 | 47 | 218 | 185 | 163 | 114 | 165 | 0 |
| SGC | 232 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 30 | 50 | 48 | 84 | 5 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-07-09. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8).
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1961-62 Fleer Hal Greer a rookie card?
Yes. The 1961-62 Fleer Basketball #16 Hal Greer is his recognized Rookie Card. The set's 19 rookie cards are all numbered Portrait cards (#1-44); a player's In Action card is a second card, not an RC.
How rare is the 1961-62 Fleer Hal Greer in high grade?
Condition-scarce. PSA has graded about 893 copies and SGC about 232, yet only 1 have reached PSA 10 and 47 are PSA 9. Every card in the set was single-printed - there are no short prints - so all of its scarcity is condition scarcity, and clean, well-centered copies sit far above the raw totals. Population snapshot 2026-07-09.
What makes the 1961-62 Fleer Hal Greer a key card?
It is one of the set's star cards, from the only major NBA card set issued between 1957-58 Topps and 1969-70 Topps - the defining basketball issue of the 1960s. Value depends heavily on grade and centering; use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
Sources: Basketball-Reference · hoophall.com · Wikipedia. Bio and card data compiled & maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-09.
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