1986-87 Fleer #100 Purvis Short
1986-87 Fleer #100 Purvis Short
About Purvis Short
A 6'7" small forward out of Jackson State University, Purvis Short was selected 5th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 1978 NBA Draft and played 12 NBA seasons (1978-1990) for three teams: the Warriors (1978-1987), Houston Rockets (1987-1989), and New Jersey Nets (1989-1990). A prolific scorer, he averaged 17.3 points per game over 842 career games and remains one of the Warriors' all-time leading scorers. Short peaked in the mid-1980s, averaging 28.0 points per game in 1984-85 (4th in the NBA) and 25.5 in 1985-86 (5th). On November 17, 1984, he poured in a career-high 59 points against the New Jersey Nets. He earned the nickname "Rainbowman" for the distinctive high, arcing trajectory of his jump shot, a rainbow release he developed back in high school. This card captures Short during his prime years as Golden State's leading scorer, before he later closed out his career with the Rockets and Nets.
Sources: Wikipedia · Basketball-Reference
About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Purvis Short is card #100 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. Purvis Short 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 Golden State Warriors.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,897 | 93 | 872 | 1,316 | 392 | 224 | 0 |
| SGC | 167 | 3 | 39 | 82 | 21 | 18 | 4 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-26. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8).
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What is the 1986-87 Fleer Purvis Short card?
It is card #100 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 Golden State Warriors Purvis Short.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Purvis Short 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.