Friday, March 14, 2025

Random Wax: 1990-1991 SkyBox Basketball (3 Packs)

90-91 SkyBox:  I did not like this dude when he was playing, and kicking my team's butt, but I've become a big Larry Bird fan over the years.  He was a competitor to the nth degree, and wow could he play.  His passing and shooting would so work in today's NBA.
Shawn Kemp shooting, Mitch Richmond playing defense, and Mark Eaton passing.  Not the typical actions we think of when we think of these three.
Some big man love.  I've always been a Ralph Sampson fan. When I go back and look at his highlights, I wonder ever more "what if he hadn't gotten injured?".
The backs of these cards are great.  Bird looking ticked he's not in the game, the Mark Eaton glamor shot and the big Ralph Sampson smile.  All so much fun.
Bad boys, bad boys, what ya gonna do?
Bird making another appearance on the Dale Ellis card.  I love Dale Ellis but defense wasn't his thing, so you know that Bird loved those matchups.

BREAKDOWN:
45 – Total Cards

12 comments:

  1. Love that Pippen! I feel like I'm just now noticing the special effect glow around the basket ball on these cards.

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    1. They thought of it all. I like that Pippen photo as well.

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    1. I'm in the minority on this one but that is a good looking card.

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  3. Awesome set. The Kemp is a rookie, if I'm not mistaken.

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  4. One of the best basketball sets ever! Larry Joe Bird for the win!

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  5. Love this set so much. Every time I see them on blogs, I love it a little more. Got excited to see some packs yesterday (the teal ones), but the guy wanted $3 each or two for $5. I was hoping to buy a few for a buck each.

    P.S. My favorite is the Kemp rookie... with the Worthy cameo.

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    1. The Kemp is a good card. I missed it was his rookie.

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  6. I'm surprised Panini hasn't tried this style yet with one of their sets.

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    1. I am as well. Feels like they could easily do it with Hoops.

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