1986-87 Fleer #101 Jerry Sichting
1986-87 Fleer #101 Jerry Sichting
About Jerry Sichting
A steady 6'1" point guard from Martinsville, Indiana, Jerry Lee Sichting played four years at Purdue (1975-1979), where he set the school's career free-throw percentage record (.867) and once made 34 in a row. Drafted in the fourth round (82nd overall) by Golden State in 1979, he never suited up for the Warriors, breaking into the NBA with the Indiana Pacers in 1980. Over 10 seasons he played for the Pacers (1980-85), Boston Celtics (1985-88), Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee Bucks, averaging 6.9 points and 3.3 assists a game while shooting a superb .857 from the free-throw line. His signature season came with the 1985-86 Celtics: a reliable reserve guard, he won an NBA championship and was one of only two Celtics, along with Larry Bird, to play all 82 regular-season games. Sichting is best remembered for Game 5 of the 1986 NBA Finals, when 7'4" Rockets center Ralph Sampson threw punches at the far smaller guard and was ejected in one of the era's most infamous brawls. This 1986-87 Fleer card is his rookie card.
Sources: Wikipedia · Basketball-Reference
About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Jerry Sichting is card #101 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 Jerry Sichting. He is pictured with the Boston Celtics.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,752 | 128 | 952 | 1,239 | 272 | 161 | 0 |
| SGC | 137 | 3 | 34 | 67 | 23 | 10 | 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 Jerry Sichting card?
It is card #101 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 Boston Celtics Jerry Sichting, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Jerry Sichting 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. Jerry Sichting 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 Jerry Sichting 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.