1986-87 Fleer #91 Doc Rivers
1986-87 Fleer #91 Doc Rivers
About Doc Rivers
Born Glenn Anton Rivers, "Doc" earned his nickname at a Marquette University summer camp, where he showed up wearing a "Dr. J" (Julius Erving) t-shirt and a coach - accounts differ between Al McGuire and Rick Majerus - pinned the name on him. A 6'4" point guard out of Marquette, Rivers was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the second round (31st overall) of the 1983 NBA Draft, and this is his rookie card. He played 14 NBA seasons (1983-1996) for the Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, and San Antonio Spurs, earning his lone All-Star selection in 1988, when he started at point guard for the Eastern Conference. Known for tenacious defense and playmaking, he averaged 10.9 points, 5.7 assists, and 1.8 steals per game and remains the Hawks' all-time assists leader (3,866). He later became a longtime NBA head coach, winning the 2008 title with the Boston Celtics.
Sources: Wikipedia · Basketball-Reference
About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Doc Rivers is card #91 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 Doc Rivers. He is pictured with the Atlanta Hawks.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 3,737 | 153 | 1,397 | 1,561 | 416 | 210 | 0 |
| SGC | 232 | 3 | 62 | 117 | 33 | 17 | 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 Doc Rivers card?
It is card #91 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 Atlanta Hawks Doc Rivers, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Doc Rivers 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. Doc Rivers 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 Doc Rivers 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 2026-08-23.