After being diagnosed with HIV, it was initially uncertain if Magic Johnson would play in the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Thankfully, he suited up and helped the United States put on an unforgettable show as he led the team in total assists (54) to help the team bring home the gold medal.
Known for his exuberant personality, the reverse of the card quotes Johnson as saying, "There was no way I was going to miss this. I'm happy to be selected and to have the opportunity to play with other great, great basketball players."
I remember being so excited to see him join the rest of the superstars that made up that incredible team.
It would not have been the same without him.
A limited series of 16 unique most valuable 1991 NBA Hoops cards.
Often overlooked in the hobby these days, 1991 NBA Hoops cards still pack a heavy nostalgic punch.
To fully appreciate them, you have to remember that they hit store shelves at a pivotal time in NBA history.
Michael Jordan had just won his first NBA Championship and the U.S. Olympic Team was poised to dominate the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona…
Those two things helped propel basketball to a whole new level on the world stage and these cards helped spread the popularity even more.
And in this collection, we look at the 16 most valuable.
1991 Hoops #578 Magic Johnson
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1991 Hoops #578 Magic Johnson
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After being diagnosed with HIV, it was initially uncertain if Magic Johnson would play in the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Thankfully, he suited up and helped the United States put on an unforgettable show as he led the team in total assists (54) to help the team bring home the gold medal.
Known for his exuberant personality, the reverse of the card quotes Johnson as saying, "There was no way I was going to miss this. I'm happy to be selected and to have the opportunity to play with other great, great basketball players."
I remember being so excited to see him join the rest of the superstars that made up that incredible team.
It would not have been the same without him.
A limited series of 16 unique most valuable 1991 NBA Hoops cards.
Often overlooked in the hobby these days, 1991 NBA Hoops cards still pack a heavy nostalgic punch.
To fully appreciate them, you have to remember that they hit store shelves at a pivotal time in NBA history.
Michael Jordan had just won his first NBA Championship and the U.S. Olympic Team was poised to dominate the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona…
Those two things helped propel basketball to a whole new level on the world stage and these cards helped spread the popularity even more.
And in this collection, we look at the 16 most valuable.