Allen Iverson, or “The Answer”, as he was nicknamed, was one of the best players of the late 90s/early 00s along with guys like Kobe, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett.
Iverson has some great rookie cards that you should be looking at if you’re a fan.
Here are the best Allen Iverson rookie cards.
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1996/97 Topps Chrome Allen Iverson RC #171
1996/97 Topps Chrome is the most popular Allen Iverson rookie card. It is THE GOAT of all rookie cards of this player who was known for his offensive wizardry. The base version of this card is made of chromium, which is slightly different than most other cards you’ll find of Iverson.
There’s a certain appeal for that material, though. It just oozes class and it gives the card a premium feel. Additionally, the card is not very widely available as most other rookies are. It’s not the rarest card in the world, but certainly not as easily available as the rest of his cards.
Back in 1996, Iverson was tipped for greatness. He was the no.1 pick for the 76ers in the 1996 NBA draft, despite his troublesome past and early life. And all that hype was worth it in the end, as Iverson managed to win Rookie of the Year in 1996/97. This is just another reason why Iverson rookie cards sell like crazy, even today.
The base Topps Chrome card is qu