1986-87 Fleer #106 Steve Stipanovich
1986-87 Fleer #106 Steve Stipanovich
About Steve Stipanovich
A 6'11" center out of the University of Missouri, where he starred from 1979 to 1983, Steve Stipanovich was selected second overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 1983 NBA Draft, still the highest a Missouri player has ever been chosen. This is his rookie card. He spent his entire NBA career with the Pacers, playing five seasons (1983-1988) and earning NBA All-Rookie First Team honors in 1983-84. Over 403 games he averaged 13.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists, shooting 48.4% from the field. Nicknamed "Stipo," his promising career was cut short by a degenerative knee condition that forced his retirement at just 27; he later said the injury was so severe he "can't even cut the grass." Missouri retired his No. 40, and he was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2001.
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About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Steve Stipanovich is card #106 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 Steve Stipanovich. He is pictured with the Indiana Pacers.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,758 | 184 | 952 | 1,110 | 298 | 214 | 0 |
| SGC | 173 | 10 | 56 | 74 | 21 | 11 | 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 Steve Stipanovich card?
It is card #106 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 Indiana Pacers Steve Stipanovich, and is his recognized rookie card.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Steve Stipanovich 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. Steve Stipanovich 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 Steve Stipanovich 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.