1986-87 Fleer #115 Kelly Tripucka
1986-87 Fleer #115 Kelly Tripucka
About Kelly Tripucka
A 6'6" small forward out of Notre Dame, Kelly Tripucka was drafted 12th overall by the Detroit Pistons in 1981 and played 11 professional seasons (1981-1992). He made an immediate impact, earning NBA All-Rookie First Team honors in 1982 and back-to-back All-Star selections in 1982 and 1984 as a smooth-scoring wing for the Pistons. Tripucka's finest year came in 1983-84, when he averaged 26.5 points per game; he closed his NBA career averaging 17.2 points across stints with Detroit, the Utah Jazz, and the expansion Charlotte Hornets, whom he joined for their inaugural 1988-89 season before finishing his playing days with Limoges in France. He came from football stock: he is the son of Frank Tripucka, a former Notre Dame and Denver Broncos quarterback. This 1986-87 Fleer card is considered Tripucka's rookie card in the hobby, issued in Fleer's landmark first modern basketball set.
Sources: Wikipedia · Basketball-Reference
About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Kelly Tripucka is card #115 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 Kelly Tripucka. He is pictured with the Detroit Pistons.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,800 | 175 | 1,011 | 1,108 | 310 | 196 | 0 |
| SGC | 151 | 4 | 36 | 67 | 27 | 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 Kelly Tripucka card?
It is card #115 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 Detroit Pistons Kelly Tripucka, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Kelly Tripucka 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. Kelly Tripucka 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 Kelly Tripucka 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.