General Forum

I just purchased a box of both series 1 and 2 and will be ripping packs all afternoon. While researching the set before I do this, I noticed that there are 361 cards with 4 NNO checklists.  My question is card #361 Magic Johnson.  He is not on the SC checklist but is on the site checklist.  Was this card a late addition or was it released differently than the other base cards.  Billy, you posted the card here so hoping you can clarify for me, but any and all input is truly appreciated.  (is there a chance this card will be found when I open the packs?)

Jeff

The card is found in Series 2. In 1995-96 Magic came out of retirement and he was added as a late addition to several sets- including Stadium Club, Finest, Skybox and a couple others. Some sets were issued late enough in the season that he was slotted in with the other Lakers (or, in the flagship Upper Deck set, totally random). Some sets were issued early enough in the season that he wasn't included at all, including Fleer.

This was the second year in a row that saw several cards added after the checklist was finalized, following Michael Jordan's unexpected return in late 1994-95.

Good luck with the packs! I have not opened one since probably 1997 but I opened plenty when they were new. I have clear memories of opening up packs while sitting in the Long John Silver's in Glens Falls, NY, waiting for the food to be ready. Unfortunately, I didn't think to save the packs yet at that point.

Thanks for the help Billy!!!!!  Always appreciate what you do for the site!

Glad to..more than glad to! I'm happy there's a site where I can talk about cards ad nauseum without boring family and friends :)