Buy from multiple sellers, and get all your cards in one shipment. Brown is the only coach in basketball history to win both an ncaa national championship kansas jayhawks, 1988 and an nba title detroit pistons, 2004. Bird s likeness has appeared in several video games. It is one of just 21 copies of the card to get the gem mint 10 grade from psa. Here is a mixtape recapping some of larry birds career in the nba. Larry bird might be the most wellknown celtics player of all time, and his incredible career led to him being dubbed with an iconic nickname. Another bird thats been difficult to track down in highgrade is his 1982 indiana state card.
Larry bird original basketball trading cards 199192 season. Larry joe bird born december 7, 1956 is an american former professional basketball player, coach and executive in the national basketball association nba. Included in this set are larry bird, kevin mchale, robert parish, dee brown, reggie lewis and more. Its the indiana state card a policesafety issue, that was typically distributed through local police departments, explained renowned basketball card dealer steve taft. Larry bird original basketball trading cards 199192. Dec 08, 2016 here is a mixtape recapping some of larry bird s career in the nba. May, 2011 larry bird grew up less than 400 miles away in tiny, rural french lick, ind. He was one of six kids in a poor family that was lower down the economic scale than johnsons. Any scratches or blemishes you may see are on the card holder and not on the card itself. Larry bird grew up less than 400 miles away in tiny, rural french lick, ind. Jordan is the without a doubt, the consensus for the greatest basketball player who has ever lived. Larry bird, bird plays opposite julius erving in a game of one on one. Larry bird is the greatest of alltime the grueling truth.
Larry joe bird born december 7, 1956 is an american retired professional basketball player who played for the boston celtics of the national basketball association nba. Its also available for football, hockey and baseball. Hoops used an action shot of bird driving hard to the basket. December 7, 1956 in west baden, indiana us college. Larry bird and magic johnson increased the popularity of basketball in the 1980s, as did michael jordan later in the decade, but card collecting took a while to benefit from it.
Boston celtics 199192 osco drug 9card panel team set larry bird reggie lewis a 9card 3 panel boston celtics team set. The frame around the shot is a carryover from their 1989 design, but the gradient gray background behind it and position of player name and team info mixed things up. Get the best deals on larry bird 199192 season basketball trading cards when you shop the largest online selection at. By far the most sought after is the rookie card of larry bird and magic johnson with julius erving sandwiched in between.
He was picked by the boston celtics with the sixth overall pick in the 1978 nba draft. In 1997, larry accepted the head coaching position for the indiana pacers, committing to only three seasons, and turned the pacers into contenders leading them to their best record in franchise history 5824 despite having no coaching experience. His accolades are numerous, including making 12 nba allstar teams, winning three nba championships with the. See more ideas about larry bird, sports basketball and basketball legends. Collectors who purchase the book will get not only bird but cards of. Bird, along with magic johnson, saved the nba and i think that there is little doubt that if it wasnt for larry and magic, michael jordan could never have achieved the level of fame he ultimately did. Larry bird 1991 92 nba hoops basketball card boston celtics. Larry bird trading card values sportlots price guide.
Bird turned the fortunes of the oncedominant celtics around, turning the thenlackluster team into a perennial championship contender. A black and white gradient is set behind the framing of the picture. With all the greatest of alltime debates going on today, my question is why do people forget larry bird when the debate is raging. It includes larry johnson, scottie pippen, kevin johnson, larry bird, and a special title card. The larry bird 1990 card is part of the hoops series 2. Game 5 of the boston celtics firstround playoff series with the indiana pacers on may, 5, 1991, which nbc sports boston will reair wednesday night as part of our classic celtics series download the myteams app for the latest celtics news and analysis. Since retiring as a player, he has been a mainstay in the indiana pacers organization, currently serving as team president. Larry s name and position are seen in the top left corner of the card. It is from the 199192 osco drug basketball collection.
Shop comcs extensive selection of larry bird basketball cards. There was a dare from a coach, a field filled to the brim, a nearly ruined nba career and bird walking away from baseball. Michael jordan memorabilia, michael jordan collectibles. Drafted by the boston celtics in the 1st round 6th pick of the 1978 nba draft. Get the best deals on larry bird boston celtics 199192 basketball trading cards when you shop the largest online selection at. One year after the 1991 incident, thomas was left off the dream team that starred jordan, johnson and bostons larry bird. Game 5 of the boston celtics firstround playoff series with the indiana pacers on may, 5, 1991, which nbc sports boston will reair wednesday night as part of our classic celtics series. Larry joe bird larry legend, the hick from french lick, kodak, the great white hope position. Lawrence harvey brown born september 14, 1940 is a former american basketball coach and player who was most recently the head coach for auxilium torino of the italian lega basket serie a lba and eurocup basketball.
A brief history of basketball card sets sports card and. View larry bird basketball card values based on real selling prices. His accolades are numerous, including making 12 nba allstar teams, winning three nba championships with the celtics, three mvp awards, and two finals mvps. Larry bird boston celtics 199192 basketball trading cards. Bird, larry and magic johnson, with jackie macmullan published by houghton mifflin harcourt, boston 2009 isbn 10. Isiah thomas apologizes to detroit for walking off court. Larry bird 199192 season basketball trading cards for sale ebay.
What is the value of a larry bird basketball card answers. After a brilliant collegiate career at indiana state, larry bird starred for the boston celtics for years, winning three nba championships and three most valuable player mvp awards. A look at some of the greatest larry bird cards ever made and a live look at the hottest on ebay right now. There is a reason why this 198081 topps basketball card remains relevant after all these years. Larry bird basketball cards assorted 5 bundle boston celtics trading card gift pack. Its not as expensive as other bird cards but a keeper nonetheless. Discover book depositorys huge selection of larry bird books online.
It would have been a popular card if it just featured the magic johnson rookie card. The nba is the premier professional basketball league in the united states and canada. The arguments for and against a belly up sports debate. All items on the list marked with an x i currently have in stock. Michael jordan memorabilia, autographed michael jordan. Top larry bird cards, rookie cards, autographs, inserts, most. Drafted into the nba sixth overall by the boston celtics in 1978, bird started at small forward and. Larry bird started his basketball career at the springs valley high school averaging 31 points, 21 rebounds, and 4 assists as a senior on his way to becoming the schools alltime scoring leader. Top 10 larry bird cards of alltime the cardboard connection. Apr 05, 2017 it includes larry johnson, scottie pippen, kevin johnson, larry bird, and a special title card. Nov 26, 2019 the 1988 fleer larry bird basketball card shows an ingame larry running down the court with a laker legend james worthy close behind. Larry bird was inducted into the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame in 1998. Larry bird was one of the most talented players in nba history. Topps would stop making basketball cards, and there were four years with no basketball packs in stores.
Larry bird biomarried, divorce, affair, children, salary. Expand set name card nbr card description total qty low price. Larry bird cards basketball, baseball and football cards. Before embarking on a historic nba career, mj played three years of college basketball at the university of. In 2011, bird was featured on the cover of nba 2k12, alongside magic johnson and michael jordan. Top magic johnson cards, rookie cards, autographs, inserts. To make sure that the card is authentic, check if there is a visible skybox embossed emblem in the center of the card. Current era might be basketballs greatest nba hall of famer and indiana pacers president larry bird said the current era of professional basketball might be the games greatest. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment. May 22, 2008 another bird thats been difficult to track down in highgrade is his 1982 indiana state card. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting facts and tidbits.
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