1986-87 Fleer #61 Bill Laimbeer
1986-87 Fleer #61 Bill Laimbeer
About Bill Laimbeer
A 6'11" center out of Notre Dame, Bill Laimbeer was a third-round pick (65th overall) of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1979 NBA Draft, but first spent a season with Basket Brescia in Italy before debuting for the Cavaliers in 1980. Traded to the Detroit Pistons in 1982, he anchored the frontcourt for 11 seasons across a 14-year career. A skilled outside-shooting big man and fierce rebounder, Laimbeer led the NBA in rebounding in 1985-86 and made four All-Star teams (1983, 1984, 1985, 1987), finishing with 13,790 points (12.9 ppg) and 10,400 rebounds (9.7 rpg). He was a cornerstone of Detroit's "Bad Boys," the punishing crew whose physical, villainous style powered back-to-back championships in 1989 and 1990; opponents loathed his hard fouls even as Pistons fans revered him. Detroit retired his #40 in 1995. He later became a highly successful WNBA head coach, winning three titles with the Detroit Shock.
Sources: Wikipedia · Basketball-Reference
About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Bill Laimbeer is card #61 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. Bill Laimbeer was already an established star by 1986; this is not his rookie card, but he is one of the names that make the set a who's-who of the era. He is pictured with the Detroit Pistons.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 3,068 | 128 | 1,118 | 1,223 | 369 | 230 | 0 |
| SGC | 194 | 2 | 52 | 86 | 31 | 20 | 3 |
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 Bill Laimbeer card?
It is card #61 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 Detroit Pistons Bill Laimbeer.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Bill Laimbeer valuable?
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