1986-87 Fleer #12 Manute Bol
1986-87 Fleer #12 Manute Bol
About Manute Bol
Standing 7'7", Manute Bol was one of the two tallest players in NBA history and the defining shot-blocker of his era. Born in Turalei, Sudan (now South Sudan) into a Dinka family, he played a single college season at the University of Bridgeport before the Washington Bullets drafted him in the second round (31st overall) in 1985. This is his rookie card, from his standout debut season in which he set a rookie record with 397 blocks and led the NBA in blocks per game. Over 10 NBA seasons (1985-1995) with the Bullets, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat, the center led the league in blocks twice (1985-86 and 1988-89) and made the 1986 NBA All-Defensive Second Team. He averaged 2.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.3 blocks over 624 games and remains the only player to retire with more career blocks (2,086) than points. His first name means "special blessing" in the Dinka language. After basketball, Bol gave millions of dollars to Sudanese refugee and humanitarian causes; he died in 2010 at age 47.
Sources: Wikipedia · Basketball-Reference
About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Manute Bol is card #12 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 Manute Bol. He is pictured with the Washington Bullets.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 3,518 | 116 | 1,027 | 1,530 | 509 | 335 | 1 |
| SGC | 245 | 2 | 54 | 101 | 50 | 27 | 11 |
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 Manute Bol card?
It is card #12 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 Washington Bullets Manute Bol, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Manute Bol 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. Manute Bol 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 Manute Bol 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.