1986-87 Fleer #24 Darryl Dawkins
1986-87 Fleer #24 Darryl Dawkins
About Darryl Dawkins
A 6'11" center, Darryl Dawkins made history in 1975 when the Philadelphia 76ers took him 5th overall straight out of Maynard Evans High School in Orlando - the first player ever drafted by the NBA directly from high school. Over a 14-year career he played for the 76ers (1975-1982), New Jersey Nets (1982-1987), and briefly the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons, averaging 12.0 points and 6.1 rebounds across 726 games. He reached the NBA Finals three times with Philadelphia but never won a title, and was waived by the eventual-champion Pistons in March 1989 before their playoff run; despite his fame and thunderous play, he was never an All-Star. Stevie Wonder, a regular at Sixers games, gave him the nickname "Chocolate Thunder." Dawkins became a hobby legend in 1979 when he shattered two backboards with his dunks, prompting the NBA to adopt breakaway rims; he famously named his dunks and claimed to hail from the planet "Lovetron."
Sources: Wikipedia · Basketball-Reference
About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Darryl Dawkins is card #24 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. Darryl Dawkins 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 New Jersey Nets.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 3,250 | 110 | 1,144 | 1,360 | 420 | 216 | 0 |
| SGC | 200 | 10 | 49 | 92 | 31 | 18 | 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 Darryl Dawkins card?
It is card #24 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 New Jersey Nets Darryl Dawkins.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Darryl Dawkins 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 2026-07-01.