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...]
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...]
Bird-Magic, Wilt Rookie Cards Sell for Record Prices
One of the 22 1980-81 Topps Magic Johnson-Larry Bird rookie cards graded PSA 10 sold at auction for $125,200 late Wednesday night. The price is the most ever paid for the card at public auction and the first time a copy of one of the most iconic basketball cards ever made had reached six figures. The card was sold by Oregon-based PWCC, which called it … [Read more...]
Notes: Slugger Auction TV Preview; 20 Sigs on Cubs WS Balls; PSA 10 Bird-Magic
The season may be over, but baseball never goes into hibernation at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. The 13th annual auction takes place this Saturday and the Living Legend Award will be presented to Dave Winfield there on Saturday night. There's also an appraisal fair going on, with some worthwhile items probably becoming last second additions. … [Read more...]
10th Rated 1952 Topps Set Breaks $382,000 in Mile High Auction
The 10th ranked 1952 Topps baseball card on the PSA Set Registry, sold in individual lots that totaled $382,741 in Mile High Card Company’s August auction. The 1952 set was led, of course, by a PSA 7 Mickey Mantle that sold for $166,944. Other big-ticket cards in the auction included the #407 Eddie Mathews rookie card, also rated PSA 7, which hauled in $38,129, a #1 Andy … [Read more...]
Topps’ 1981-82 Basketball Had A Regional Flavor
Topps put a different spin on its 1981-82 NBA set, which would turn out to be the last basketball product the company issued until the 1992-93 season. The company released a national run of 66 cards, and then curiously added three 44-card regional subsets to complete a 198-card base set. The subsets were labeled East, Midwest and West and were numbered from 67 to 110, with a … [Read more...]
Dream Team Doc Selling Memorabilia
The team doctor for the 1992 U.S. Olympic Dream Team is auctioning off memorabilia from his time with the team. Heritage Auctions says Dr. David A. Fischer has consigned autographed shoes from Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and others along with team-signed basketballs and his Olympic ring. The items will be auctioned off next month. "It's arguably the most … [Read more...]
Larry Bird Collection at Auction Includes Hundreds of Items
One of the largest collections of Larry Bird items known to exist is up for grabs. It includes 675 pieces and includes over 300 items signed by the Boston Celtics Hall of Famer and his former teammates. The collection belongs to Randy Switser, a Colorado man who has had the items up for sale before, but never offered them in an eBay auction until now. Offerings … [Read more...]
Historic 1984 NBA Finals Provide Bounty of Memorabilia
In 1983-84 there was nothing bigger in the NBA than Magic Johnson…except league MVP Larry Bird. It was a rivalry renewed as the Celtics and Lakers met to decide the championship 30 years ago this month. It marked the first time the two stars had met with everything on the line since their famed duel in the 1979 NCAA Championship game. Game 7 of the 1984 Finals became the … [Read more...]
Vintage Pack Break of the Week: Back to the Well for 1980-81 Topps
There’s a new book out about the Showtime Lakers of the 1980's that’s getting rave reviews. Of course, the catalyst of the team’s rise to prominence was when they drafted Magic Johnson out of Michigan State in 1980. While Magic essentially got Paul Westhead fired, according to the book, the move brought Pat Riley to the forefront and the rest is history. On the other … [Read more...]