1980-81 Topps Larry Bird Julius Erving Magic Johnson RC #34 #139 #174 BVG 6

Cards #34 • #139 • #174

Grade: BVG 6 (Excellent–Mint)

Offered here is the iconic 1980–81 Topps multi-player rookie panel featuring Larry Bird, Julius Erving, and Magic Johnson — one of the most historically significant basketball issues ever produced.

This listing includes the full perforated panel format containing all three individual card numbers (#34, #139, #174), encapsulated and graded BVG 6. The 1980–81 Topps basketball release is uniquely constructed, originally issued in perforated sheet panels, making centering, perforation integrity, and surface preservation critical to grade outcomes.

Condition Summary (BVG 6):

• Structurally intact perforations

• Honest wear consistent with Excellent–Mint examples

• Solid eye appeal for the grade

• No noted structural compromise beyond what aligns with the assigned grade

The Bird/Magic rookie is widely regarded as a cornerstone basketball investment piece, representing the beginning of one of the greatest rivalries in sports history. Panel-format examples present differently than individual cut copies and remain highly sought after in original form.

Graded examples in the mid-grade range continue to see consistent collector demand due to historical importance, long-term stability, and accessibility relative to higher-grade specimens.

A foundational multi-Hall of Fame rookie issue from a defining era of the NBA.