1986-87 Fleer #117 Kiki Vandeweghe
1986-87 Fleer #117 Kiki Vandeweghe
About Kiki Vandeweghe
Born Ernest Maurice VanDeWeghe III in Wiesbaden, West Germany - the son of NBA player Ernie Vandeweghe - "Kiki" was a nickname reportedly given to him in infancy over his curly hair. A 6'8" forward out of UCLA, where he reached the 1980 NCAA title game, he was drafted 11th overall by the Dallas Mavericks in 1980 but refused to sign and was traded to the Denver Nuggets that December. Over 13 NBA seasons (1980-1993) he played for Denver, the Portland Trail Blazers, the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Clippers. A pure scorer, he averaged 19.7 points per game for his career, topping 20 a game for several straight seasons and peaking near 29.4 in 1983-84, and earned two All-Star selections (1983 and 1984 with Denver). His 51 points helped decide the highest-scoring game in NBA history, Denver's triple-overtime 186-184 loss to Detroit in December 1983. After retiring he became an NBA executive, serving as general manager of the Nuggets, head coach of the New Jersey Nets, and later the league's Executive VP of Basketball Operations. His 1986-87 Fleer card (#117, as a Trail Blazer) is one of his key early cardboard appearances.
Sources: Wikipedia · Basketball-Reference
About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Kiki Vandeweghe is card #117 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 Kiki Vandeweghe. He is pictured with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,708 | 174 | 918 | 1,079 | 317 | 220 | 0 |
| SGC | 150 | 10 | 37 | 64 | 24 | 14 | 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 Kiki Vandeweghe card?
It is card #117 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 Portland Trail Blazers Kiki Vandeweghe, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Kiki Vandeweghe 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. Kiki Vandeweghe 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 Kiki Vandeweghe 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.