1986-87 Fleer #118 Jay Vincent
1986-87 Fleer #118 Jay Vincent
About Jay Vincent
A 6'7" forward from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jay Fletcher Vincent starred at Michigan State, where he teamed with Magic Johnson and Greg Kelser to win the 1979 NCAA championship. The Dallas Mavericks took him in the second round (24th overall) of the 1981 NBA Draft, and he made an immediate mark: he led the expansion Mavericks in scoring at 21.4 points per game as a rookie in 1981-82 and earned unanimous NBA All-Rookie First Team honors. Vincent played nine NBA seasons (1981-1990) for six teams - Dallas, Washington, Denver, San Antonio, Philadelphia, and the Lakers - and averaged 15.2 points and 5.5 rebounds over his career, scoring 8,729 total points. His younger brother, Sam Vincent, was also a longtime NBA guard and later an NBA head coach. This is Vincent's Fleer rookie card, issued during his final Dallas season.
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About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Jay Vincent is card #118 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 Jay Vincent. He is pictured with the Dallas Mavericks.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,570 | 116 | 803 | 1,105 | 351 | 195 | 0 |
| SGC | 155 | 7 | 35 | 71 | 28 | 14 | 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 Jay Vincent card?
It is card #118 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 Dallas Mavericks Jay Vincent, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Jay Vincent 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. Jay Vincent 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 Jay Vincent 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.