1986-87 Fleer #23 Walter Davis
1986-87 Fleer #23 Walter Davis
About Walter Davis
A smooth 6'6" scoring guard/forward out of North Carolina, Walter Pearl Davis was drafted 5th overall by the Phoenix Suns in 1977 and immediately won 1978 NBA Rookie of the Year, also earning All-Rookie First Team and All-NBA Second Team honors. He spent 11 of his 15 pro seasons in Phoenix (1977-1988) before stints with the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers, retiring in 1992. A six-time All-Star (1978-1981, 1984, 1987) and two-time All-NBA Second Team pick, he averaged 18.9 points per game and scored 19,521 career points. Nicknamed "The Greyhound" for his sleek, speedy style, Davis remains the Suns' all-time leading scorer; Phoenix retired his No. 6 and enshrined him in its Ring of Honor. He died in November 2023 at age 69 and was posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024.
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About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Walter Davis is card #23 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. Walter Davis 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 Phoenix Suns.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 2,710 | 166 | 1,015 | 1,085 | 277 | 167 | 0 |
| SGC | 162 | 6 | 57 | 59 | 22 | 14 | 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 Walter Davis card?
It is card #23 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 Phoenix Suns Walter Davis.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Walter Davis valuable?
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