GOATS and Grails: A Personal Dream (Basketball Edition)
Larry Bird/Julius Erving/Magic Johnson 1980 Topps #34/174/139
Teams: Bird – Boston Celtics (1979-92)
Erving – Virginia Squires (1971-73), New York Nets (1973-76), Philadelphia 76ers (1976-87)
Johnson – Los Angeles Lakers (1979-91, 1996, and 1999-2000)
Basketball Hall of Fame: Bird – 1998, Erving – 1993, Johnson – 2002
This card from Bird and Magic’s rookie season depicts three of the games legends and is something that any collector would love to own. Combined, the trio on this card earned an astonishing 40 All-Star selections, 10 MVP awards, and won 11 championships. Perhaps more importantly, this group’s compelling play, engaging personalities, and competitive fire saved the NBA as we know it.