Happy Hobby Sports Cards Podcast · David Gonos

🎙️9 Sports Card Gimmicks We Loved, Liked or Loathed! - Ep. 2.47

December 2, 2025·17 min·1 clip

David Gannis argues the iconic 1980-81 Topps tri-panel card is beloved only because it features Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.

Host David Gannis reviews nine historical sports card gimmicks—from 1912 triple folders to 1990s holograms—rating each as loved, liked, or loathed. He provides historical context, collector insights, and personal anecdotes about each oddity, engaging listeners to share their own favorites and least favorites.

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