(LOT 1716)
1980 Liberty Superstar Matchbooks Hoard of 30 Larry Bird Rookies in Nine Different Colors!
Coming off his one and only appearance at the 1979 NCAA Basketball Championship game, a loss to the Michigan State Spartans led by Magic Johnson, Larry Bird won the Naismith College Player of the Year. Having already been drafted in 1978 as the #6 pick, Bird signed with the Boston Celtics where he would win three NBA MVPs and three NBA Finals titles. Offered here is a hoard of 30 Larry Bird "rookie card" matchbooks presented in nine of the 11 colors produced. Included in this gathering are: PSA 9: Orange (highest graded); PSA 8: Orange, Red, Lavender (highest graded), Salmon, Green, Hot Pink, Tan (2) & Aqua (7); PSA 7: Aqua (6), Green (3), Salmon (2), Blue (2) & Hot Pink. The offered lot of 30 represents 13% of all Larry Bird Rookie matchbooks graded.
MIN BID $100
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