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

Sold For:

$7,200

Year:

1996

Auction:

2023 Summer

Lot #:

2445

Category:

Basketball Cards or Memorabilia

Graded NM 7 by BVG. 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 a key to the set. This example has a deep red background, a crisp image of Chamberlain, light corner wear, and centering toward the top. 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 $2,000.