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1989 HOOPS MICHAEL JORDAN NBA ALL-STAR #21 – SGC 8.5 NM-MT+


Clean, Early Career Jordan All-Star Issue In Excellent Sgc-Graded Condition - Nba Basketball

Overview:
Offered Is A Well-Preserved Example Of The 1989 Hoops Michael Jordan Nba All-Star Card, Number #21, Graded Sgc 8.5 (Near Mint-Mint Plus). This Release Captures Jordan During The 1989 Nba All-Star Weekend, A Time When His Superstardom Was Already Firmly Established. Displaying A Clean, Sharp Portrait Of Jordan In His East All-Star Uniform, This Card Holds Enduring Appeal Due To Its Timing, Aesthetics, And Historical Significance.

Key Features:
The Card Showcases Jordan In Action During One Of His Many All-Star Appearances, Surrounded By The Minimalist But Stylish Hoops Design Of The Late 1980S. The All-Star Subset From This Inaugural Hoops Release Remains Highly Regarded For Its Clean Photography, White Borders, And Straightforward Composition, Highlighting The League’S Top-Tier Talent At The Time. This Specific Specimen Has Been Professionally Graded Sgc 8.5 Nm-Mt+, Affirming Its Condition Quality. The Centring, Corners, And Surface Have All Been Retained To A Notably High Standard, Making It A Strong Choice For Collectors Seeking 1980S Jordan Content Without The Premium Of Earlier Fleer Issues.

Why This Card Is Collectable:
By 1989, Michael Jordan Was Already One Of The Most Dominant And Marketable Athletes In The World. His All-Star Appearances Were Must-Watch Events, And The 1989 Nba All-Star Game – Played In Houston – Further Reinforced His Place As The Centrepiece Of The League. This Card Represents An Important Non-Rookie, Early-Career Jordan With Strong Crossover Appeal For Collectors Of Both All-Star Memorabilia And 1980S Basketball Heritage. Additionally, Hoops’ Debut Season In 1989 Marked A Turning Point In Basketball Card Production, With Its Cleaner Printing And Modern Photography, Which Distinguished It From Many Earlier Competitors. This All-Star Issue Is Among The Set’S Highlights.

Collector Appeal:
Perfect For Jordan-Focused Collectors, All-Star Game Set Builders, And 1980S Basketball Enthusiasts. The Sgc 8.5 Grade Provides Confidence In The Card’S Preservation While Still Offering Accessibility. As Jordan’S Vintage-Era Cards Continue To Appreciate, Early All-Star Issues Such As This Have Grown In Demand Due To Their Historical Placement And Aesthetic Balance.

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