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1997-98 PMG Red Michael Jordan #23 /100 – BGS NM-MT+

Name: 1997-98 PMG Red Michael Jordan #23 /100 – BGS NM-MT+
Brand: Black Grail

Description

Graded NM-MT+ 8.5 by BGS (Cert. 0006843542). This 1997–98 SkyBox Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Red parallel features Michael Jordan soaring to the rim with his trademark intensity.

The iconic red-foil background enhances the Chicago Bulls color palette and showcases one of the finest designs of the late 1990s. The PMG Red line is widely considered the most coveted parallel in hobby history, and this example presents with exceptional visual appeal.

Significance

PMG Reds debuted during Michael Jordan’s final season as a Chicago Bull, marking a pivotal moment in both basketball and hobby history. Their revolutionary design, microscopic print run, and foil construction transformed modern card production and set the standard for premium inserts. • Jordan’s PMGs sit at the intersection of two of the hobby’s most powerful forces: • The most globally recognized and collected athlete of the modern era • The most influential and sought-after parallel set ever created Even PMGs of lesser-known players command major attention, but Jordan’s PMG Red is viewed as one of the true pillars of 1990s basketball collecting. With only 100 Jordan PMG Reds ever produced — and an unknown number lost or damaged — surviving high-grade examples exist in a realm of their own.

Key Notes

One of the most important 1990s basketball cards ever produced • Extremely limited print run: 100 copies • BGS Population: 37 graded, with only 4 higher • Features Jordan in mid-flight with a striking red-foil finish • A cornerstone grail for advanced Jordan, PMG, and 1990s insert collectors

Provenance

Among the 37 total copies recorded in the BGS census, only four have been graded higher. The card is serial-numbered 039/100. The surfaces, notorious for chipping and flaking, remain remarkably clean on this example, with any visible wear confined to the outermost edges. The central image retains outstanding freshness, reflecting careful handling throughout its life.