1st michael jordan autograph card

[dave_man79]

Guys, What is the first MJ autograph card ever made inserted in basketball packs/box product?

Is it 1996 spx?

[thenwhatjk]

I think so. The 1995 SP minor league baseball predates it though

[bjho852]

If you mean only live cards, the 1997-98 UD Game Jersey autograph card is the first.
Anything before it are all redemption.

[dave_man79]

I used to read beckett book, they said the first card was from 1994-95 basketball product.

[SteveO21]

Originally Posted by dave_man79

I used to read beckett book, they said the first card was from 1994-95 basketball product.

Possibly the USA auto that someone posted here about a month ago?

[SteveO21]

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/b...l#post10462201

[dave_man79]

Originally Posted by SteveO21

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/b...l#post10462201

I believe that card from 1996 olympic pack

[Starman101]

The 1995 SP minor league baseball card is Jordan's 1st autographed card, but its baseball

Jordan's first autographed Bulls basketball card is his 1996 SPx NNO

The 1996 SPx NNO is one of his greatest cards of all time IMO

Its one of my top 5 MJ cards all time easy

[AbraCalabro]

let's not forget the 94/95 collector's choice 5x7 box topper autograph of Jordan in a baseball uniform, but the cards were in basketball product.

[exoticprince]

This is the first pack pulled MJ auto in an NBA uninform

[dave_man79]

Originally Posted by AbraCalabro

let's not forget the 94/95 collector's choice 5x7 box topper autograph of Jordan in a baseball uniform, but the cards were in basketball product.

I think this is it what beckett mention. Is there anyone has the pic of the card or have in your collection?

[AbraCalabro]

It's actually one of the small handful of MJ autos I would like to own some day, I don't have one now, but here is a picture:



KEEP IN MIND, the autographed ones have a DIAMOND shaped hologram on the back, instead of a circle shaped hologram. If you see an autographed card without the diamond shaped hologram on the back, be very careful. I can post examples if you need me to as I have the Kemp auto / base versions.

[devo]

Originally Posted by thenwhatjk

1995 SP minor league baseball predates it though

How hard are those 2 MJ baseball autos to find? How much do they normally go for?

[the34truth]

Isn't it supposed to be your USA auto?

First pack pulled in bulls uniform then probably be the 1996 SPx.

[liva]

SPX 1996 is redemption, not technicaly pack pulled

[dave_man79]

Originally Posted by the34truth

Isn't it supposed to be your USA auto?

First pack pulled in bulls uniform then probably be the 1996 SPx.

Usa made in 1996.

[dave_man79]

Originally Posted by AbraCalabro

It's actually one of the small handful of MJ autos I would like to own some day, I don't have one now, but here is a picture:



KEEP IN MIND, the autographed ones have a DIAMOND shaped hologram on the back, instead of a circle shaped hologram. If you see an autographed card without the diamond shaped hologram on the back, be very careful. I can post examples if you need me to as I have the Kemp auto / base versions.

Can you show the kemp auto with diamond shaped.

[AbraCalabro]

Originally Posted by dave_man79

Can you show the kemp auto with diamond shaped.

Hi, no problem, see below:

Card back, you will see that the backs are the same, except for the hologram shape.



Card fronts



Close up detail of back hologram shapes:



If you find one of these 5x7 box topper jumbo autographs make sure to always check the back for the hologram. If a card is autographed, but does not have the correct hologram shape then it is possible that it was signed in person (unlikely) or that it is a fake autograph, (very likely).

In Jordan's case it's possible there are Flight School autographs, but also very unlikely and I would not take the risk considering whatever the cost of the MJ auto could be. ALWAYS look for the hologram, I hope this helps, let me know if I can assist you further. NONE of these cards are serial numbered, or hand numbered.

Sorry for the bad pictures.

[dave_man79]

Originally Posted by AbraCalabro

Hi, no problem, see below:

Card back, you will see that the backs are the same, except for the hologram shape.



Card fronts



Close up detail of back hologram shapes:



If you find one of these 5x7 box topper jumbo autographs make sure to always check the back for the hologram. If a card is autographed, but does not have the correct hologram shape then it is possible that it was signed in person (unlikely) or that it is a fake autograph, (very likely).

In Jordan's case it's possible there are Flight School autographs, but also very unlikely and I would not take the risk considering whatever the cost of the MJ auto could be. ALWAYS look for the hologram, I hope this helps, let me know if I can assist you further. NONE of these cards are serial numbered, or hand numbered.

Sorry for the bad pictures.

Thanks for the pics and information man.

[tristan20]

The Jordan Baseball is garbage IMO, first its not him in his NBA uniform and second they are Jumbos.

The first Pack inserted LIVE NBA uniform Jordan auto was in 1997-98 Upper Deck Basketball, 1997-98 UD game jersey #GJ13S

[dave_man79]

Originally Posted by tristan20

The Jordan Baseball is garbage IMO, first its not him in his NBA uniform and second they are Jumbos.

The first Pack inserted LIVE NBA uniform Jordan auto was in 1997-98 Upper Deck Basketball, 1997-98 UD game jersey #GJ13S

But talking about historical value, thats the first one or the grand daddy of all jordan autograph card.

[tristan20]

Originally Posted by dave_man79

But talking about historical value, thats the first one or the grand daddy of all jordan autograph card.

Not many true Jordan collectors would consider that his first.

Similar to his True Rookie, really depends on personal preference.

But if you wanted his first auto then yes that baseball card would be it.

[88horsepower]

Originally Posted by tristan20

The Jordan Baseball is garbage IMO, first its not him in his NBA uniform and second they are Jumbos.

The first Pack inserted LIVE NBA uniform Jordan auto was in 1997-98 Upper Deck Basketball, 1997-98 UD game jersey #GJ13S

An official Michael Jordan auto, garbage.

Congrats, man, you get post of the day honors.

[Starman101]

To me the 1996 SPx will always be his first autographed card as its his first autographed card in an NBA Uniform

The 97-98 UD Jersey Auto is his first Autographed Jersey Card

The 96 SPx was available via redemption card but those redemption cards were found in packs

As a MJ collector the whole live thing really doesn't mean much to me, just as pack pulled shouldn't disqualify the 101 from being Jordan's true rookie card IMO

Its very much the same concept to me

[AbraCalabro]

Originally Posted by tristan20

The Jordan Baseball is garbage IMO, first its not him in his NBA uniform and second they are Jumbos.

The first Pack inserted LIVE NBA uniform Jordan auto was in 1997-98 Upper Deck Basketball, 1997-98 UD game jersey #GJ13S

Originally Posted by Starman101

To me the 1996 SPx will always be his first autographed card as its his first autographed card in an NBA Uniform

The 97-98 UD Jersey Auto is his first Autographed Jersey Card

The 96 SPx was available via redemption card but those redemption cards were found in packs

As a MJ collector the whole live thing really doesn't mean much to me, just as pack pulled shouldn't disqualify the 101 from being Jordan's true rookie card IMO

Its very much the same concept to me

You can throw your opinions on what's what all day, whether he's in a NBA uniform, or baseball uniform, fact is this is the first, unless there is another card preceding it, that was inserted in packs / boxes as per the OP's question. The product this card happened to come out of was 94/95 Collector's Choice BASKETBALL.

See below:

Originally Posted by dave_man79

Guys, What is the first MJ autograph card ever made inserted in basketball packs/box product?

Is it 1996 spx?