1986-87 Fleer #52 Frank Johnson
1986-87 Fleer #52 Frank Johnson
About Frank Johnson
A steady point guard out of Wake Forest, where he was a 1980-81 All-American, Franklin Lenard Johnson was drafted 11th overall by the Washington Bullets in the 1981 NBA Draft. He spent his first seven seasons in Washington (1981-1988) before stints with the Houston Rockets (1988-89) and the Phoenix Suns (1992-1994), playing ten NBA seasons in all and averaging 8.3 points and 4.2 assists per game. Johnson never made an All-Star or All-NBA team and did not win a title, but he carved out a reputation as a reliable reserve and late-game contributor. With the early-1990s Suns he earned the nickname "Fourth Quarter Frank" for his clutch play helping the club grind out close games. After retiring he moved into coaching, serving as a Suns assistant and then head coach of Phoenix from 2002 until being fired in December 2003. This is his rookie card, issued during his Bullets tenure.
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About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Frank Johnson is card #52 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 Frank Johnson. He is pictured with the Washington Bullets.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,563 | 142 | 928 | 1,070 | 284 | 139 | 0 |
| SGC | 148 | 5 | 46 | 66 | 16 | 15 | 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 Frank Johnson card?
It is card #52 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 Washington Bullets Frank Johnson, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Frank Johnson 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. Frank Johnson 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 Frank Johnson valuable?
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