{"product_id":"1987-fleer-john-hot-rod-williams-123-mba-10-gem-mint-rc-cavaliers","title":"1987 Fleer John \"Hot Rod\" Williams #123 MBA 10 GEM MINT RC Cavaliers","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn \"Hot Rod\" Williams — #123, 1987 Fleer (Cleveland Cavaliers) — ROOKIE CARD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: MBA 10 GEM MINT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification #: 9527984605\u003c\/strong\u003e (verify anytime at mbadiamond.com's certification database)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eOffered is John \"Hot Rod\" Williams' 1987 Fleer rookie card #123, graded a GEM MINT 10 by MBA (Mike Baker Authenticated) and sealed in an MBA holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 10 from any grading company reflects a card as close to flawless as printing allows — sharp corners, clean centering, and no visible surface wear. Please review the photos and the certification number for your own verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the grader:\u003c\/strong\u003e MBA is a newer, smaller third-party grading and certification service founded in 2020 by longtime grader Mike Baker, distinct from the more widely known PSA, BGS, and SGC. It's a legitimate, established certification company, but its population data and resale market are much thinner than the \"Big Three\" — worth knowing for buyers used to shopping PSA or BGS slabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the card:\u003c\/strong\u003e John \"Hot Rod\" Williams was a 6'11\" power forward out of Tulane, drafted 45th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1985. A point-shaving scandal from his final college season (he was later fully acquitted) delayed his NBA debut by a year, so his actual first pro season came in 1986-87 — the season shown on the back of this card, confirming it as his true rookie issue. He earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors that year and went on to a 14-year career, mostly with Cleveland, averaging 11 points and 6.8 rebounds over 661 games. Note for buyers: he's frequently confused with a different, same-named player nicknamed \"Hot Plate\" Williams, who also entered the league in 1986 — this card is unambiguously the Cavaliers' Hot Rod, both by team and photo. Williams passed away in 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eShips same business day of cleared payment. Slab is sleeved, bubble-wrapped, and shipped in a rigid box or padded mailer via USPS with tracking. Signature confirmation and insurance included on higher-value orders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B\u0026R Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67396940628013,"sku":"EB-318606743465","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/8160\/0045\/files\/57_4f3c10b5-c3a8-4067-bff7-c75e5662eea2.png?v=1787432774","url":"https:\/\/brcollectibles.co\/products\/1987-fleer-john-hot-rod-williams-123-mba-10-gem-mint-rc-cavaliers","provider":"B\u0026R Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}