Nearly 25 years ago, Topps combined early images of NBA stars Magic Johnson and Larry Bird to produce an iconic basketball rookie card. Pictured on the sides of then veteran star Julius Erving, the 1980-81 Topps basketball card of the trio is among the most desirable rookies in the entire sport. These days, the rookie card featuring both Johnson and Bird isn't cheap. … [Read more...] about The ‘Other’ Rookie Cards of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird Provide Affordable Alternatives
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Notes: Special Chrome Boxes at Fanatics Event; Durant Back on Topps; New Midwest Shop
Topps is producing an exclusive Topps Chrome Baseball box for the upcoming Fanatics Fest in New York. The boxes will include “Big Apple Refractors” cards, with the print run for each card limited to less than 50. The background of each card features the city skyline. The product will be sold in both Value Box and Hobby Box format, with the Refractor cards falling six … [Read more...] about Notes: Special Chrome Boxes at Fanatics Event; Durant Back on Topps; New Midwest Shop
The Finals Offer Players a Chance to Be New Face of NBA, Hobby
There is a lot at stake – more so than usual – in this year’s NBA Finals. And what’s at stake will have a huge impact on the basketball card market. Some call it a changing of the guard. But it’s more than that. It’s a battle to see who will, once and for all, be the new face of the NBA. If you have been following basketball card podcasts, online posts, and auctions of … [Read more...] about The Finals Offer Players a Chance to Be New Face of NBA, Hobby
Boston Home Streak Brings Back Memories of 1985-86 Celtics
The most paid-attention-to streak in sports came to an end Fri., Jan. 19 as the Denver Nuggets knocked off the Boston Celtics in what many fans and pundits called a probable preview of the 2024 NBA Finals. The loss was Boston’s first of the season at home, as they had won their first 20 games. Dating back to last season, they had won 27 straight at home. The streak … [Read more...] about Boston Home Streak Brings Back Memories of 1985-86 Celtics
Larry Bird-Magic Johnson Rookie Card Sells for Record Price in Goldin Auction
One of 25 Larry Bird-Magic Johnson rookie cards graded Gem Mint 10 by PSA sold for a record setting $861,000 late Saturday night at Goldin Auctions. The previous auction highs for what is one of the most popular rookie cards ever issued had been just over $500,000--one sold by Goldin in May and the other in July through SCP Auctions. The Scoring Leaders card from … [Read more...] about Larry Bird-Magic Johnson Rookie Card Sells for Record Price in Goldin Auction
Goldin’s Huge Summer Auction Runs Gamut
There’s a little of everything in the new Goldin Auctions catalog. When you’re selling Ty Cobb's dentures AND a Giannis Antetokounmpo jersey, you’ve kind of covered the whole spectrum of the sports collecting world as it stands in 2021. The company has launched its Summer Premium Card and Memorabilia Auction—a massive online event that includes over 8,800 … [Read more...] about Goldin’s Huge Summer Auction Runs Gamut
Official Scoresheet from Larry Bird’s 60-Point Game in New Orleans Set to Close at Auction
Sports fandom – I mean real sports fandom – is a funny beast. To those who are not the least bit inclined to overinvestment in the outcome of strangers exercising, it’s unfathomable. To the “casual fan” (in my book an odder breed of duck), there’s no reason to care this deeply. I mean, “we’re just watching for fun, right?” Sure… We’re drawn to sports for a variety of … [Read more...] about Official Scoresheet from Larry Bird’s 60-Point Game in New Orleans Set to Close at Auction
The Fours Auction Puts Wrap on Boston Sports Bar’s 44-Year History
A Boston sports landmark has closed its doors and the memorabilia inside is up for sale. The Fours, located just steps from the TD Garden, has permanently closed after 44 years of operation. Its famed sports memorabilia collection, which once adorned the walls of the two-story location on Canal Street is now up for auction. More than 1,000 items will be on the market—some … [Read more...] about The Fours Auction Puts Wrap on Boston Sports Bar’s 44-Year History
Nearly 40 Years Later, Some Bird/Magic Rookie Cards Are Bargain-Priced
Magic Johnson, Larry Bird. Bird, Magic. The two players broke into the NBA in the 1980s and helped kick off what would be an unforgettable decade with their teams winning numerous titles. With all due respect to Michael Jordan who would lead the way in the 1990s, the 80s clearly belonged to Bird and Magic. The pair are forever linked not only because of their rivalry as … [Read more...] about Nearly 40 Years Later, Some Bird/Magic Rookie Cards Are Bargain-Priced
Notes: Larry Bird Museum Planned, St. Louis Show, Devils Jersey Auction
Fans of one of the most popular players of all-time will soon have a new pilgrimage to make. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb was among those on hand for the announcement of a new Larry Bird Museum in his old college stomping grounds of Terre Haute, IN. Vigo County (IN) officials say Bird has thrown his support behind the project, promising to loan his career memorabilia … [Read more...] about Notes: Larry Bird Museum Planned, St. Louis Show, Devils Jersey Auction