Michael Jordan
NBA Hall of Fame Shooting Guard and 6-time NBA Champion · Basketball - NBA
Chicago Bulls
Era
Modern Era - Circa late 1990s to early 2000s based on the 'M' formation and loop height
Item Type
Signed Index Card with Trading Card accompaniment
Condition
Excellent/Near Mint. Signature is bold with no fading; cardstock is clean with sharp corners.
Rarity
Moderate. While he has signed many items through Upper Deck, clean 'street' signatures on plain cards are becoming rarer due to his limited signing today.
Overall Assessment
A high-quality, bold example of the world's most sought-after athlete signature. Highly recommended for professional grading.
Authenticity Assessment
Likely authentic - high confidence. The flow and pen speed are consistent with his natural signing motion.
Signature Style
Stylized shorthand 'M J' with fluid loops and a sharp, horizontal exit stroke on the far right.
Signature Characteristics
Strong initial 'M' with a high-looping 'J' that crosses the midline; quick pressure on the final horizontal stroke.
Ink & Medium
Blue felt-tip marker (Sharpie-style) on white index card or cardstock
Item Description
A clean white card signed in blue ink, paired with a 1991 NBA Hoops Michael Jordan trading card in a protective sleeve.
Estimated Value
$800 - $1,200 (unauthenticated/raw) or $1,500 - $2,500+ (if Slabbed/Certified by PSA/DNA)
Comparison to Known Examples
Matches the 'Upper Deck Authenticated' style of the late 90s/early 2000s closely in slant and loop connectivity.
Authentication Tips
Look for the 'speed' of the signature; fakes often have hesitation marks or 'shaky' ink lines. Jordan's real signature is extremely fast and rhythmic.
Certification Recommendation
PSA/DNA or Beckett (BAS) are the gold standards for Michael Jordan autographs.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; the ink bleed into the paper fiber indicates an authentic high-speed application.
Provenance Notes
None provided; documented history of a personal meeting would increase the secondary market premium.
Historical Context
Jordan defined the global era of the NBA, making his autograph a cornerstone of modern sports history.
Market Trends
Consistently appreciating. Jordan remains the most liquid and blue-chip investment in sports memorabilia.
Investment Potential
High. As the 'GOAT' of basketball, his value baseline rarely drops and historically outpaces inflation.
Similar Autographs
Scottie Pippen, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James
Display & Preservation
Keep out of direct UV light to prevent blue ink fading; use a PVC-free hard plastic 'slab' or holder.
Interesting Facts
Jordan has an exclusive signing contract with Upper Deck, making any non-UDA item (like an index card) highly scrutinized but desirable.