1986-87 Fleer #125 Herb Williams
About Herb Williams
Herbert "Herb" Williams was a 6'11" center/power forward out of Ohio State, where he scored a then-school-record 2,011 points and earned All-Big Ten honors. The Indiana Pacers took him with the 14th overall pick in the 1981 NBA Draft, and he went on to play 18 seasons (1981-1999) for the Pacers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and briefly the Toronto Raptors. A durable defensive big man, Williams posted career totals of 11,944 points (10.8 ppg), 6,509 rebounds, and 1,605 blocked shots, peaking at 19.9 points per game with Indiana in 1985-86 - the form that anchors his card in this set. This 1986-87 Fleer issue is his first widely recognized NBA card. Though never an All-Star, he carved out a long, respected role, spending his final years as a veteran backing up Patrick Ewing in New York. After retiring he stayed in the Knicks organization as an assistant coach and served as the team's interim head coach in 2004-05.
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About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Herb Williams is card #125 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 Herb Williams. He is pictured with the Indiana Pacers.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,828 | 214 | 1,061 | 1,087 | 308 | 158 | 0 |
| SGC | 162 | 6 | 59 | 69 | 15 | 12 | 1 |
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 Herb Williams card?
It is card #125 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 Indiana Pacers Herb Williams, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Herb Williams 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. Herb Williams 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 Herb Williams 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.