Karl Malone is one of the most dominant power forwards the NBA has ever seen, known by the iconic nickname “The Mailman.” The name came from a simple idea: the Mailman always delivers night after night, especially on Sundays.

Malone’s game was built on reliability, physicality, and relentless production, making him a nightmare for defenses for nearly two decades.

Spending the bulk of his career with the Utah Jazz, Malone formed one of the greatest duos in league history alongside John Stockton.

His résumé is stacked: 2× NBA MVP (1997, 1999), 14× All-Star, 11× All-NBA First Team, and 7× All-Defensive Team selections. He also won two Olympic gold medals with Team USA (1992, 1996).

Statistically, Malone’s longevity and consistency were unreal. He retired with 36,928 career points, ranking second all-time at the time and still sitting among the top scorers in NBA history today.

The only thing missing? An NBA championship despite back-to-back Finals appearances in 1997 and 1998.

Rings or not for 19 seasons, he delivered.

I’ve been collecting Karl Malone since the mid 90’.

I gave up when Panini hit the scene.

I’ve sold a lot of my collection over the years but some cards I can’t sell, this one as it was given to me by a friend.

I understand that some of these cards are now mainly cheap cardboard but they hold so much sentimental value.

1995 NBAHoops # Crunchers Karl Malone

The 1995 NBA Hoops Number Crunchers insert was next-level when it dropped in the 90’s—and somehow it still looks just as bold and electric 35 years later. The colors, the design, the attitude… this set was pure era-defining flair.

And the player couldn’t be more fitting. The Mailman always delivered. Night in and night out, Karl Malone was the definition of consistency and dependability. No shortcuts, no flash needed—just work. Still the NBA’s all-time leader in free throws made and attempted, a testament to longevity, durability, and showing up every single game.

Some cards don’t age—they endure. This one still hits just as hard as it did back then.