Is this Patrick Ewing's rookie card?

Yes. The 1987 Fleer #37 is the card collectors treat as Ewing's rookie card, from his second NBA season.

How does it compare with the 1986 Fleer set?

The 1986 Fleer set holds the Jordan rookie and is the more famous issue. The 1987 Fleer is smaller at 132 cards and is the set that carries Ewing's rookie.

What should I check on a raw copy?

Look at centering, corner sharpness and surface for print defects. Graded copies remove most of that guesswork.

Is the base card different from parallels?

The 1987 Fleer set has no parallels or inserts. Card #37 is the base card, and the set's stickers are a separate issue.

Does it come with a case or holder?

That depends on the individual seller. The card itself is a single cardboard trading card.

Where can I buy the NBA 1987 Fleer Patrick Ewing HOF Trading Card #37?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, ToyWiz.com.

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NBA 1987 Fleer Patrick Ewing HOF Trading Card #37

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NBA 1987 Fleer Patrick Ewing HOF Trading Card #37

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Our take on the NBA 1987 Fleer Patrick Ewing HOF Trading Card #37

This is Patrick Ewing's rookie-year card from the 1987 Fleer basketball set, card #37. It is the base card from a 132-card set that is one of the most collected basketball issues of the 1980s. It suits Knicks fans, Ewing collectors and set builders chasing a Hall of Fame rookie. Compared with later Ewing cards, the 1987 Fleer is the one collectors treat as his true rookie, and it carries more demand than the 1988 and 1989 Fleer base cards.

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Pros

Ewing's recognized rookie card
Part of the landmark 1987 Fleer basketball set
Hall of Fame player with a long Knicks career
Base card, so easier to find than inserts
Centering and corners are the main grading factors

Cons

Condition is everything; off-center or soft-corner copies are common
Raw copies vary widely, so grading matters
Print run was large, so it is not rare in absolute terms
Fakes and trimmed copies exist in the market

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NBA 1987 Fleer Patrick Ewing HOF Trading Card #37 price history

Lowest price we've seen: $9.99 on Nov 12 at ToyWiz.com. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.

About the NBA 1987 Fleer Patrick Ewing HOF Trading Card #37

NBA 1987 Fleer Patrick Ewing HOF Trading Card #37 (Base)

Questions and answers

Is this Patrick Ewing's rookie card?: Yes. The 1987 Fleer #37 is the card collectors treat as Ewing's rookie card, from his second NBA season.
How does it compare with the 1986 Fleer set?: The 1986 Fleer set holds the Jordan rookie and is the more famous issue. The 1987 Fleer is smaller at 132 cards and is the set that carries Ewing's rookie.
What should I check on a raw copy?: Look at centering, corner sharpness and surface for print defects. Graded copies remove most of that guesswork.
Is the base card different from parallels?: The 1987 Fleer set has no parallels or inserts. Card #37 is the base card, and the set's stickers are a separate issue.
Does it come with a case or holder?: That depends on the individual seller. The card itself is a single cardboard trading card.
Where is the NBA 1987 Fleer Patrick Ewing HOF Trading Card #37 cheapest?: At Walmart, for $9.99, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the NBA 1987 Fleer Patrick Ewing HOF Trading Card #37?: 2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, ToyWiz.com.