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The 1980 Topps Scoring Leader panel featuring Larry Bird, Julius Erving, and Magic Johnson (#139/174/34) is the centerpiece issue of the 1980-81 Topps basketball release. Graded PSA 6 Excellent-Mint, this unnumbered card currently records a population of 4,028 in the PSA registry at this numeric grade. The panel holds major historical weight within the hobby, containing the official rookie card appearances of both Larry Bird and Magic Johnson alongside established superstar Julius Erving.
Topps introduced a unique three-panel perforated format for its 1980-81 basketball set, making intact, unseparated panels condition-sensitive and increasingly difficult to preserve over time. Bird earned the 1979-80 NBA Rookie of the Year award after guiding the Boston Celtics to 61 wins, while Johnson led the Los Angeles Lakers to the 1980 NBA championship and earned NBA Finals MVP honors in his debut season. Erving secured the NBA MVP award the following 1980-81 season, uniting three Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductees who accumulated a combined 13 NBA championships and eight MVP awards throughout their careers.Show more
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Sold on AuctionsAug 20, 2026
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