1986-87 Fleer #87 Ricky Pierce
About Ricky Pierce
Born Richard Charles Pierce, this 6'4" shooting guard out of Rice University was drafted 18th overall by the Detroit Pistons in 1982 and went on to a 16-season NBA career (1982-1998). After early stops in Detroit and San Diego, he became a prolific instant-offense scorer for the Milwaukee Bucks, and later played for the Seattle SuperSonics, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets and Charlotte Hornets. Pierce twice won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award (1986-87 and 1989-90), a rare feat that cemented his reputation as one of the era's best bench scorers, and he earned his lone All-Star selection in 1991. He averaged 14.9 points per game for his career. Known by the nicknames "Deuces" and "Big Paper Daddy," Pierce later earned a kinesiology degree from Rice. This is his rookie card in the 1986-87 Fleer set, issued during his breakout Sixth Man run in Milwaukee.
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About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Ricky Pierce is card #87 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 Ricky Pierce. He is pictured with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,608 | 110 | 814 | 1,167 | 343 | 174 | 0 |
| SGC | 163 | 5 | 35 | 87 | 21 | 14 | 1 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-26. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1986-87 Fleer Ricky Pierce card?
It is card #87 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 Milwaukee Bucks Ricky Pierce, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Ricky Pierce 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. Ricky Pierce 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 Ricky Pierce 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 2026-10-05.