Sports Memorabilia

In 1984, Sports Illustrated declared “A Star Is Born” as an electrifying, air-defying Chicago Bulls rookie took over the NBA and captivated the sports world – Michael Jordan.

Despite his dazzling displays on the hardcourt, Jordan’s rookie campaign saw a narrow market for basketball cards. Unlike the national pastime, hoops fans could not purchase a pack of cards at their local grocery or candy shop to collect and trade.

Star Co. emerged as a much-need answer for those yearning a cardboard connection.

Distributed primarily at select hobby shops and through mail order, the 1984-85 Star set featured a total of 288 cards, including team sets and insert subsets. The Chicago Bulls team set, containing 12 cards in total, showcased key players from the team, with Michael Jordan's rookie card stealing the spotlight.

The 1984-85 Star Co. Chicago Bulls team set holds a special place in the hearts of basketball card collectors, primarily because of the inclusion of Jordan's rookie card, number 101. While card 57 in the 1986-87 Fleer set is considered a Jordan rookie due to its broad, national distribution, the 1984-85 Star card is the only card made during Jordan’s rookie campaign.

The packaging of the Star Co. cards, sealed in clear plastic polybags, add to the allure of the set. Collectors prized these cards not only for their content but also for their packaging and presentation. The rookie card of Jordan became a symbol of greatness within the hobby.

Over the years, the value and demand for the 1984-85 Star set, particularly the Jordan rookie, has skyrocketed. With an estimated production run of 3,000 total sets, prices have soared since originally to collectors.

Freeman’s | Hindman is pleased to offer a fresh-to-market complete set of 1984-85 basketball cards with all 288 issues in their original sealed bags.

In addition to all factory team sets, this offering includes a sealed subset featuring two additional Michael Jordan rookie cards (1984 Gold Medalist No. 195 and 1985 Rookie Of The Year No. 288) bringing the total number of Jordan rookies to three.