1986-87 Fleer #73 Kevin McHale
1986-87 Fleer #73 Kevin McHale
About Kevin McHale
A 6-foot-10 power forward out of the University of Minnesota, Kevin McHale was drafted third overall by the Boston Celtics in the 1980 NBA Draft and spent his entire 13-season career (1980-1993) in Boston. Anchoring the frontcourt alongside Larry Bird and Robert Parish, he won three NBA championships (1981, 1984, 1986), made seven All-Star teams, and was voted All-NBA First Team in 1987. One of the era's premier two-way big men, McHale earned back-to-back Sixth Man of the Year awards (1984, 1985) coming off the bench and was named to six All-Defensive teams. Celebrated for a dazzling arsenal of low-post moves and footwork, he scored a career-high 56 points against Detroit in 1985; teammate Danny Ainge dubbed the post "The Black Hole" because the ball rarely came back out once McHale got it, while McHale called it "the torture chamber." He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1999 and later named to the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team.
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About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Kevin McHale is card #73 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. Kevin McHale was already an established star by 1986; this is not his rookie card, but he is one of the names that make the set a who's-who of the era. He is pictured with the Boston Celtics.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 4,095 | 97 | 1,311 | 1,856 | 510 | 321 | 0 |
| SGC | 320 | 6 | 63 | 136 | 65 | 48 | 2 |
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 Kevin McHale card?
It is card #73 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 Kevin McHale.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Kevin McHale 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.