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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Rookie Card Value & Most Valuable Cards
As of October 26, 2026, the most popular Kareem Abdul-Jabbar card is the 1969 Topps, listed from $999.99 on eBay.
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The ranking
- 1969 Topps
Base Card
Card #25His rookie card, printed under his birth name Lew Alcindor. The most important Kareem card and a cornerstone of vintage basketball collecting.
from $999.99 - 1986 Fleer
Base Card
Card #1His card in the famous 1986-87 Fleer set, the set that holds Michael Jordan's rookie. A widely traded Kareem card from his final seasons.
from $55 - 1986 Fleer
Stickers
Card #1The sticker version from the same 1986-87 Fleer release. Kareem is #1 in the sticker set, which makes it a favorite with set collectors.
from $37
Fun fact
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 38,387 career points, the NBA record for almost 39 years until LeBron James passed him on February 7, 2023.
- 1970 Topps
Base Card
Card #75His 1970-71 Topps card, the year after the rookie, still under the Lew Alcindor name with the Milwaukee Bucks.
from $224.99 - 1972 Topps
Base Card
Card #100His 1972-73 Topps card, now under the name Kareem Abdul-Jabbar that he took in 1971.
from $129.99
- 1974 Topps
Base Card
Card #1The #1 card in the 1974-75 Topps set, the first card collectors see when they open the set.
from $72
The cards that anchor a Kareem Abdul-Jabbar collection: his 1969 Topps rookie card (printed as Lew Alcindor), the 1986 Fleer cards, early 1970s Topps cards and a few modern rarities. Ranked by grail status and collector demand; prices update daily.
- 1983 Star
Base Card
Card #14An early-1980s Star Company card, one of the first basketball sets made outside the big card brands.
from $535 - 2014 Panini Excalibur
Kaboom!
Card #40Kaboom!, a card with comic-book-style art, one of the hobby's best-known inserts.
from $5,999.99 - 2016 Panini Excalibur
Kaboom!
Card #24Another Kaboom! insert from Excalibur, in a newer design.
from $8,449 - 2024 Panini Prizm
Nebula · Legends Choice
Card #2791/1A true one-of-one Nebula parallel from Prizm Legends Choice. Only a single copy exists.
from $10,987.10 - #142025 Topps Chrome Update
Minionfractor · Minis
A rare Minionfractor insert from Chrome Update, a short-printed (SSP) card that sells for thousands.
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Frequently asked
What is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's rookie card?
His rookie card is the 1969 Topps #25, printed under his birth name Lew Alcindor. He changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1971.
What is the cheapest Kareem Abdul-Jabbar card to start with?
The 1986 Fleer #1 and its sticker version are the usual starting points, especially in lower grades.
Are Kareem Abdul-Jabbar cards a good investment?
Sports cards are collectibles, not guaranteed investments. Values move with hobby demand and can fall as fast as they rise. This page is for research and enjoyment, not financial advice.
What's a fun fact about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 38,387 career points, the NBA record for almost 39 years until LeBron James passed him on February 7, 2023.
What's the most expensive Kareem Abdul-Jabbar card for sale?
As of October 26, 2026, the most expensive Kareem Abdul-Jabbar card on our list that's for sale is the 2024 Panini Prizm Nebula · Legends Choice (#13), listed from $10,987.10 on eBay. If you'd rather buy one, the best Kareem Abdul-Jabbar card under $100 is the 1986 Fleer (#2), listed from $55 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best Kareem Abdul-Jabbar card under $100?
As of October 26, 2026, it's the 1986 Fleer — #2 on our list of the 14 most popular Kareem Abdul-Jabbar cards — listed from $55 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best Kareem Abdul-Jabbar card under $500?
As of October 26, 2026, it's the 1970 Topps — #4 on our list of the 14 most popular Kareem Abdul-Jabbar cards — listed from $224.99 on eBay. Prices update daily.
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