1961-1962 Fleer Basketball #8 Wilt Chamberlain Rookie SGC NM/MT+ 8.5

Sold For:

$29,400

Year:

1961

Auction:

2023 Fall

Lot #:

3506

Category:

Basketball Cards or Memorabilia

Graded NM/MT+ 8.5 by SGC. Outstanding high-grade rookie card of Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain from the classic 1961-1962 Fleer basketball set. Chamberlain's rookie card is recognized as one of the classics of all basketball cards. Besides being his most popular card, this is the key to the set. This example has a deep red background, crisp image of Chamberlain, and strong corners. Clean reverse with bold black text. This is an exceptional example of Wilt Chamberlain's rookie card from one of the most significant basketball sets ever produced. Opening Bid $10,000.