1986-87 Fleer #80 Norm Nixon
1986-87 Fleer #80 Norm Nixon
About Norm Nixon
A speedy 6'2" point guard out of Duquesne University, Norman Ellard Nixon was drafted 22nd overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1977 and played 12 NBA seasons (1977-1989). He starred for the Lakers through 1983, then moved to the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers, the team shown on this card. Nixon made the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 1978, was a two-time All-Star (1982 and 1985), and won two NBA championships (1980 and 1982) as a backcourt engine of the early "Showtime" Lakers. Traded to the Clippers, he led the entire league in assists in 1983-84 with 914. He retired with 12,065 points (15.7 ppg) and 6,386 assists (8.3 apg) over 768 games. Nicknamed "Stormin' Norman" for his relentless, fast-paced play, he later saw his NBA career cut short by a ruptured Achilles tendon and finished with a stint in Italy. He is married to actress and director Debbie Allen.
Sources: Wikipedia · Basketball-Reference
About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Norm Nixon is card #80 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. Norm Nixon 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 Los Angeles Clippers.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 3,076 | 214 | 1,204 | 1,223 | 288 | 147 | 0 |
| SGC | 171 | 8 | 72 | 68 | 14 | 8 | 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 Norm Nixon card?
It is card #80 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 Los Angeles Clippers Norm Nixon.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Norm Nixon valuable?
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