Tremendously popular card from the 1984-85 base set from Star basketball cards, the only licensed manufacturer of basketball cards between 1983 and 1986.  The 288-card set was issued in three series during the first five months of 1985, issued in team sets distributed in clear, sealed bags. The #195 card of future GOAT Michael Jordan appeared at the top of its team bag, the #101 Jordan at the bottom, making the cards quite condition-sensitive. Often considered one of Jordan's true rookie cards, they flew under the radar due to their unconventional method of distribution and basketball's lack of popularity at the time. Later, a slew of counterfeit Star cards were discovered, leading grading companies to eschew them for years.  Beckett is the only company to consistently have graded Star basketball cards over the years, the reason this example resides in their holder.

The card itself is of higher grade, sharp and clean with a crisp image. Lightly-touched corners result in the tiniest bit of white peeking through the red borders at each corner.  Centering is to the right of the canvas. The image quality is clear and bold.  Jordan has signed the card carefully in blue Sharpie, his signature well-centered within the red borders, applied diagonally. The bold autograph has garnered a MINT 9 grade from Beckett. A tremendous card, one off the most desirable of all Jordan cards, with a beautiful autograph.