Yes, the Star Co. card number #101 featuring Michael Jordan in a Bulls uniform is the star of the set. Still, there are plenty of other amazing rookies, stars, and Hall of Famer included in these early Star company sets. Case in point, here is a beautiful John Stockton XRC that has been graded as a PSA 8.

Dominic Wilkins was one of the most pure scorers the NBA has ever seen. In the annals of NBA history, he is still somewhat disregarded for some reason. I mean, “The Human Highlight Reel” - what a bad-ass nickname! He’s in the top 50 players of all-time and was like watching lightning on the court. He had an insane, raw power and was an offensive genius. Yes, he never won a championship, but peaking during the Larry bird, Magic Johnson, and Michael Jordan era will do that sometimes. As you’ve seen, I really do love these early Star Co. XRC rookies. This one has been signed, in person, And now that PSA is actually grading Star Co. cards, I’ll likely submit this for dual grading at some point.

Clearly, Barry Bonds is a big part of the steroid era in baseball. That being said, I think all of those guys should be in the Hall of Fame that deserve to be there. That includes bonds, Clemens, McGwire, Sheffield, Rafael Palmeiro, and others. I still need a high-quality 1986 Topps traded Tiffany version of this card, but they get pretty expensive. I have this card and his 1987 Topps rookie card autographed as well. Looking to pick up a game used patch auto of his at the national this year.

I started collecting cards around 1987. When Ken Griffey Jr. came out in 1989, he was clearly the player everyone was looking for. I went back and tried to find minor-league cards of the players I loved. I think it told a story of their entire career, and finding some of the first cards ever made, even before the rookie cards came out, was kind of cool. They aren’t insanely valuable, but they are far more rare that has overproduced 1989 rookies from upper deck, Donruss, Fleer, and Topps

I never loved the ’86 Fleer set because so many Hall of Famers had earlier Star cards. The saga over PSA grading these was finally resolved a few years ago, and they now grade them. I had all mine graded by Beckett at the time, since that was the best option available. Growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, these were mysterious grail cards for me

1983-84 Star #94 Isiah Thomas

This early Star issue captures a young Isiah Thomas in his Pistons prime, just a couple of years into his Hall of Fame career. Before his mainstream rookie in 1986 Fleer, this card served as one of the only true collectibles for fans of the fiery floor general and two-time NBA champion.

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1983-84 Star #263 Dominique Wilkins

Dominique Wilkins explodes to the rim in this iconic in-game shot from his Star rookie card. Known as the “Human Highlight Film,” Wilkins’ high-flying style made him one of the most electrifying scorers of the ’80s—and this card is a cornerstone for collectors of that era.

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1984-85 Star #235 John Stockton

John Stockton’s true rookie card comes from the 1984-85 Star set, well before his Fleer debut. This card showcases the future NBA all-time assists leader at the very start of his legendary career with the Utah Jazz. A must-have for collectors of all-time great point guards.

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1983-84 Star #100 Clyde Drexler

Clyde “The Glide” Drexler makes his hobby debut in this Star rookie card, released two full years before his Fleer issue. Sleek, smooth, and explosive, Drexler was one of the era’s most dynamic wings—and this card is the definitive start to his Hall of Fame legacy.

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1984-85 Star #101 Michael Jordan

Released after his 1984 Olympic run but before his NBA rookie season, this Star card captures a young Michael Jordan just as the legend was being born. Considered his first NBA-licensed card, it’s a grail for collectors chasing Jordan’s pre-Fleer legacy.

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1984-85 Star #202 Charles Barkley

Before Sir Charles became a household name, this Star rookie card marked his first NBA cardboard appearance. Barkley’s bruising style and outsized personality made him one of the game’s most memorable figures—and this card is the true beginning of it all.

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1984-85 Star #237 Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem’s first NBA card came in this Star release, showcasing “The Dream” in the early days of what would become a dominant Hall of Fame career. A key big man of the era and a two-time champion, Olajuwon’s Star rookie remains a foundational piece.

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1985-86 Star #166 Patrick Ewing

This Star card captures Patrick Ewing at the start of his pro journey, after an iconic Georgetown career and just before his 1986 Fleer rookie. As the centerpiece of the Knicks and a dominant force in the paint, Ewing’s Star issue holds a special place in ’80s basketball collecting.