1986-87 Fleer #8 Benoit Benjamin
About Benoit Benjamin
Benoit Benjamin was a 7'0" center out of Creighton University whom the Los Angeles Clippers selected third overall in the 1985 NBA Draft, making this 1986-87 Fleer card his rookie-year issue. He went on to a lengthy 15-season NBA career (1985-1999), suiting up for nine franchises: the Clippers, Seattle SuperSonics, Los Angeles Lakers, New Jersey Nets, Vancouver Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers. Across 807 games he averaged roughly 11 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks a game, peaking at 16.4 points per game for the Clippers in 1988-89. A shot-blocking specialist, he led the NBA in block percentage in 1987-88 and still holds the Clippers' franchise records for blocks and blocks per game, though he was never named an All-Star. Nicknamed "Big Ben," he was also a lightning rod for critics: after a 1988 game, broadcaster Dick Vitale needled Benjamin, who wore uniform number 00, by cracking that "he should add another zero."
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About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Benoit Benjamin is card #8 in Fleer's landmark 'Premier' issue - the first nationally-distributed NBA set since 1981-82 Topps and, for many collectors, the start of the modern era of basketball cards. Because of the multi-year gap, it is the recognized Rookie Card for Benoit Benjamin. He is pictured with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,702 | 94 | 838 | 1,179 | 388 | 203 | 0 |
| SGC | 166 | 3 | 34 | 81 | 28 | 20 | 0 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-26. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1986-87 Fleer Benoit Benjamin card?
It is card #8 of 132 in the 1986-87 Fleer Basketball set - Fleer's 'Premier' issue and the first nationally-distributed NBA set since 1981-82 Topps. It pictures the Los Angeles Clippers Benoit Benjamin, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Benoit Benjamin his rookie card?
Yes - the hobby treats 1986-87 Fleer as the Rookie Card for any player whose first nationally-distributed (pack-issued) card it is. Benoit Benjamin had no Topps card before the set, so this is his recognized RC. (Limited-distribution Star Company cards from 1983-86 are classed as Extended Rookie Cards.)
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Benoit Benjamin valuable?
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Sources: the Trading Card Database, Basketball-Reference, and PSA & SGC population reports. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-08-28.