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1984-85 Star #281 Julius Erving - All-Time Great Scoring 1984-85 Star #281 Julius Erving All-Time Great • Scoring • Philadelphia 76ers About This Card
An authentic vintage original from the iconic 1984-85 Star Company basketball release, card #281 commemorates Hall of Famer Julius \"Dr. J\" Erving ascending to third on the NBA\'s All-Time Scoring list behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain. During the multi-year gap when major card manufacturers produced no licensed NBA cards, The Star Company provided the sole official card issues of this golden era, making surviving, well-preserved examples cornerstone pieces for vintage basketball collectors.
Card Highlights & Provenance
- Original 1980s Provenance: Kept in a single personal collection for over 40 years, preserved continuously in its protective holder away from sunlight.
- Card Number & Subset: Card #281 in the 1984-85 Star base set (\"All-Time Great—Scoring\").
- Vibrant Preservation: Deep black background contrast and rich Sixers red and blue hues with no fading or visible UV deterioration.
Condition & Physical Assessment Visual Condition Assessment (Ungraded)
I am not a professional grader and describe this card based strictly on careful visual inspection:
Corners & Edges: Corners and perimeter edges appear sharp and well-defined. The card surfaces remain smooth and clean on both sides.
Centering: Consistent with factory production standards for 1984-85 Star releases, the front display shows a typical factory left-to-right alignment shift.
Media Review: Please examine the provided high-resolution photos closely using \'s zoom tool to evaluate centering, corner sharpness, and surface quality according to your own grading standards.
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In-Stock & Ready to Ship: This card is in our physical possession and will ship promptly next business day with full tracking.
To ensure maximum protection in transit, the card will remain securely seated inside its rigid plastic protective case, wrapped in bubble cushioning, and packed inside a sturdy cardboard box to prevent crushing, bending, or corner impact.
