1961-1962 Fleer Basketball #8 Wilt Chamberlain Rookie SGC NM 7

Sold For:

$8,700

Year:

1961

Auction:

2023 Spring

Lot #:

3305

Category:

Basketball Cards or Memorabilia

Graded NM 7 by SGC (submitted by REA). Superb rookie card of Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain from the classic 1961-1962 Fleer basketball set. Chamberlain's rookie card is one of the great classics of all basketball cards. Besides being Chamberlain's most popular card, it is also the key to the set. This example has a deep red background, a crisp image of Chamberlain, strong corners, and centering toward the top right. Boldly printed reverse. This is a fantastic rookie card of Wilt Chamberlain, the greatest center in the history of the game, from one of the most significant basketball sets ever produced. Opening Bid $2,500.