It was a few years before MJ appeared on the scene and the much-publicized college rivalry between superstar hoopsters Larry Bird and Magic Johnson had jumped to the NBA. And wouldn't you know it, it happened to be the Lakers and Celtics who became the beneficiaries of the two legendary stars, creating an annual battle for supremacy that would go on for quite a while. Topps released their newest hardcourt product just in time to capitalize on the new rookies, and while collectors have strong opinions one way or another about Topps producing a basketball series consisting of 3-card panels, not many hobbyists can criticize the amazing double rookie card of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson flanking Julius Erving in the 1980-'81 Topps series (PSA 9). Here's a complete 1980-81 Topps basketball set for your bidding pleasure and it's one of the best ever assembled. Ranked #6 on the PSA Set Registry with an overall GPA of 9.45, each card in the series is graded at least PSA 9 save for one (Landsberger/Free/Gilmore PSA 8) with 51 cards graded PSA 10 GEM MINT. For a complete breakdown of this set, please visit our website for a link to the PSA Set Registry.
1980-81 TOPPS BASKETBALL #6 FINEST SET