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
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Drive the Lane in Magic Johnson’s Old Benz
You may have Magic Johnson’s rookie card, but how about his rookie ride? It’s a definite “1/1” and you won’t have to get it graded. A 1979 Mercedes 450 SL automobile once owned by the Hall of Fame hooper is up for sale, with an asking price that’s similar to a mint condition copy of that Topps rookie card he shares with Larry Bird. The car has been in the … [Read more...] about Drive the Lane in Magic Johnson’s Old Benz
Magic Johnson Dream Team Gamer Expected to Bring Big Price
Technically, it was called the 1992 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team but the roster quickly took on a moniker more fitting of the greatest accumulation of basketball talent ever to wear the same uniform. The “Dream Team” was born thanks to a confluence of stars that’s impossible to top even in today’s superstar-heavy pro game and a rule change that enabled pro … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson Dream Team Gamer Expected to Bring Big Price
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
Magic Johnson Signs Autograph Deal with Press Pass
Press Pass Collectibles has signed Magic Johnson to what it calls “an exclusive long-term memorabilia partnership.” It’s the first-ever exclusive autograph deal for the Hall of Famer, according to Press Pass, which is one of the largest distributors of autographed memorabilia. Johnson will sign basketballs, jerseys and other memorabilia for Press Pass, a division of … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson Signs Autograph Deal with Press Pass
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...] about Bird-Magic, Wilt Rookie Cards Sell for Record Prices
Kyle Kuzma an Unexpected Rookie Class Hit
Before the 2017-18 NBA season started, it was clear there were some rookies who were ready to play right away. You may not have expected one of them to make the list. Despite being drafted late in the first round, he's boosted an already strong class of players. And yes, his quick rise to stardom has Kyle Kuzma rookie cards in high demand by collectors and … [Read more...] about Kyle Kuzma an Unexpected Rookie Class Hit
No “Passing” on Magic Johnson Basketball Cards
One of the NBA All-Star Game's most memorable contests happened thanks to a player who had retired just three months earlier. It turned out being diagnosed with the HIV virus wasn't a death sentence or even something that would keep the game's MVP from competing at the sport's highest level. It was just one of many triumphs collectors think about when they thumb … [Read more...] about No “Passing” on Magic Johnson Basketball Cards
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...] about Notes: Slugger Auction TV Preview; 20 Sigs on Cubs WS Balls; PSA 10 Bird-Magic
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, … [Read more...] about Topps’ 1981-82 Basketball Had A Regional Flavor