1986-87 Fleer #19 Pat Cummings
Borderline rookie: Pat Cummings debuted 1979-80 but has no Topps card; widely listed as a 1986 Fleer rookie.
About Pat Cummings
A 6'9" power forward/center out of the University of Cincinnati - where he was named 1979 Metro Conference Player of the Year - Pat Cummings was a third-round pick (59th overall) of the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1978 NBA Draft and debuted in 1979-80. Over 12 NBA seasons and 683 games he played for five teams: the Bucks (1979-82), Dallas Mavericks (1982-84), New York Knicks (1984-88), Miami Heat (1988-90) and Utah Jazz (1990-91). A reliable interior scorer and rebounder, he averaged 9.6 points and 5.6 rebounds for his career and enjoyed his most productive stretch with the Mavericks and Knicks, topping 12 points and eight rebounds for four straight seasons; he was never named an All-Star. Cummings started Miami's first-ever game and helped the expansion Heat to their first franchise win. This is treated as his rookie card - he had debuted years earlier but was never given a Topps card, so the hobby recognizes his 1986-87 Fleer as his RC. Cummings died of a heart attack in 2012 at age 55.
Sources: Wikipedia · Basketball-Reference
About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Pat Cummings is card #19 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 Pat Cummings. He is pictured with the New York Knicks.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,664 | 132 | 908 | 1,136 | 328 | 160 | 0 |
| SGC | 155 | 3 | 57 | 57 | 15 | 23 | 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 Pat Cummings card?
It is card #19 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 New York Knicks Pat Cummings, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Pat Cummings 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. Pat Cummings 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 Pat Cummings 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 2026-08-23.