1986-87 Fleer #11 Rolando Blackman
1986-87 Fleer #11 Rolando Blackman
A "Rule of 11" card: it sat at the edge of the 132-card press sheet, so copies tend to come off-center with print problems and edge wear - making high grades scarcer than the player's fame would suggest.
About Rolando Blackman
Rolando Blackman was born February 26, 1959, in Panama City, Panama, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, from age eight. A shooting guard out of Kansas State, where he was the 1980 Big Eight Conference Player of the Year and a three-time All-Big Eight pick, he was drafted 9th overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1981 NBA Draft, becoming the first Panamanian-born player in the NBA. Blackman spent 11 seasons in Dallas (1981-1992) and finished his NBA career with the New York Knicks (1992-1994), earning four All-Star selections (1985, 1986, 1987, 1990) over 13 seasons. He averaged 18.0 points per game for his career on 17,623 points, and his 16,643 points in Dallas stood as the franchise scoring record until Dirk Nowitzki broke it in 2008. The Mavericks retired his No. 22 on March 11, 2000. This 1986-87 Fleer card, #11, is his rookie card and a documented "Rule of 11" issue: it sat at the edge of the 132-card press sheet, so surviving copies often show off-centering, print flaws, and edge wear, making high grades scarcer than his fame alone would suggest.
Sources: Wikipedia · Basketball-Reference
About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Rolando Blackman is card #11 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 Rolando Blackman. He is pictured with the Dallas Mavericks.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 3,041 | 81 | 721 | 1,357 | 531 | 351 | 0 |
| SGC | 174 | 2 | 35 | 63 | 32 | 42 | 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 Rolando Blackman card?
It is card #11 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 Dallas Mavericks Rolando Blackman, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Rolando Blackman 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. Rolando Blackman 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.)
Why is the Rolando Blackman hard to find in high grade?
It is one of the set's condition-sensitive cards. The flush red/white/blue borders chip to reveal the white core at the slightest touch, and centering is tough - so high grades are far scarcer than the player's profile suggests.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Rolando Blackman valuable?
Value depends heavily on grade and centering. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
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.