1986 Fleer #106 Steve Stipanovich PSA 10

1986 Fleer #106 Steve Stipanovich PSA 10 - A Skilled Big Man from a Lost Era

Though his NBA career was cut short by injury, Steve Stipanovich was a player with genuine promise and polish. A 7-footer with soft hands and shooting range, “Stipo” starred at the University of Missouri before being drafted second overall in 1983 by the Indiana Pacers—just ahead of Hall of Famers like Clyde Drexler. In five seasons with Indiana, he averaged 13.2 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, showcasing the kind of offensive skill set that would be prized in today's modern stretch-big landscape. He was a key part of the Pacers' rebuild during the mid-1980s and a fan favorite for his consistency and effort.

The 1986 Fleer #106 card features Stipanovich in the quintessential mid-80s Pacers look—captured in-game and framed by the bold, unmistakable red, white, and blue border design that defines the 1986 Fleer basketball set. Widely regarded as the most important modern basketball release, this set introduced the world to iconic rookie cards of Jordan, Ewing, Malone, and Barkley—making every card within it part of hobby royalty. In PSA 10 Gem Mint, this Stipanovich card is remarkably well-preserved: razor-sharp corners, perfect centering, rich color, and a flawless surface make it a top-of-the-population example from a set plagued by common print defects and off-centering.