1995-96 Topps Finest #HS1 Michael Jordan Hot Stuff Chicago Bulls
A stunning mid-90s refractor insert from one of the hobby's most iconic sets — the 1995-96 Topps Finest #HS1 Michael Jordan "Hot Stuff", Chicago Bulls, still featuring the original protective coating intact on the front.
- Card: 1995-96 Topps Finest #HS1
- Insert Set: Hot Stuff
- Player: Michael Jordan, Guard, Chicago Bulls
- Publisher: Topps
- Protective Coating: Present (original, unpeeled)
The back highlights Jordan's legendary "un-retirement" streaks: the Bulls went 13-4 after he returned in 1994-95, Jordan led the team in scoring in 12 of those 13 games, and Chicago went 4-1 when he scored 30+ points. The deep red chromium refractor finish makes this one of the most visually striking Jordan cards of the era — and keeping the protective coating intact is a collector's choice that preserves the card's original factory condition.
🎯 Fun Fact: Jordan's "un-retirement" in March 1995 was announced via a two-word fax: "I'm back." He returned wearing #45 before switching back to #23, and the Bulls went on to win three more championships in 1996, 1997, and 1998 — the second three-peat of his career.