1986-87 Fleer #7 Charles Barkley
1986-87 Fleer #7 Charles Barkley
Hall of Fame rookie. Sir Charles - and the most-counterfeited card in the set after the Jordan.
About Charles Barkley
One of the hobby's marquee rookie cards, this is the RC of Hall of Famer Charles Barkley. Drafted 5th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1984 out of Auburn, the 6'6" power forward was famously undersized for the position but overpowered bigger men with strength and rebounding. Over 16 seasons he played for the 76ers (1984-92), Phoenix Suns (1992-96), and Houston Rockets (1996-2000), earning 11 All-Star selections, 11 All-NBA nods, and the 1993 MVP award while leading Phoenix to the NBA Finals (a six-game loss to Jordan's Bulls). He won Olympic gold with the 1992 Dream Team and again in 1996, and retired as just the fourth player with 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 4,000 assists (22.1 ppg, 11.7 rpg). His rebounding on a stocky frame earned him "The Round Mound of Rebound" and, later, "Sir Charles." He never won a title and was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. This is a Hall of Fame rookie and, after the Jordan, the most-counterfeited card in the set.
Sources: Wikipedia · Basketball-Reference
About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Charles Barkley is card #7 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 Charles Barkley. He is pictured with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 12,980 | 246 | 2,438 | 5,396 | 2,562 | 2,328 | 10 |
| SGC | 1,782 | 5 | 124 | 539 | 516 | 535 | 63 |
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 Charles Barkley card?
It is card #7 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 Philadelphia 76ers Charles Barkley, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Charles Barkley 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. Charles Barkley 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.)
How do I spot a fake Charles Barkley 1986-87 Fleer card?
1986-87 Fleer is the most counterfeited basketball set. Genuine cards are crisp and dark with an intact micro-dot print pattern; fakes look fuzzy or flat. Check the Fleer 'Premier' logo (the arrow is a darker gold than the yellow box) and, on the back, the NBA Players Association basketball, whose seam lines are visible on a real card and filled solid on a fake. For high-value copies, buy professionally graded (PSA/BGS/SGC) and verify the cert.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Charles Barkley valuable?
Value depends heavily on grade and centering. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
Sources: the Trading Card Database, Basketball-Reference, and PSA & SGC population reports. Card data & population compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-07-01.