Larry Bird 1996 Topps Stars 'Winner' Basketball Trading Card

This is a premium mid-1990s basketball trading card featuring Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird. The card features a distinctive multi-panel layout with holographic foil highlights, particularly on the 'Winner' text and the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy graphic. The left panel showcases a full-body action shot of Bird in his classic number 33 home white Celtics uniform, caught mid-jump shot. The right side contains the Boston Celtics team logo, a depiction of the championship trophy, and the vertical 'WINNER' text separating the panels. The card is presented in a modern protective plastic top-loader, which indicates it is part of a serious collection. The card design utilizes high-end printing techniques characteristic of the late 20th century, including 'Refractor-style' finish on select surfaces that creates a rainbow spectrum when hit by light. The centering appears reasonably good based on the visible borders, though the image quality makes a definitive edge or corner assessment difficult; however, there are no catastrophic surface flaws or visible creases apparent from this perspective. It represents the 'Modern' era of sports cards where manufacturers emphasized visual flair and insert themes like team winners. The craftsmanship reflects the peak of paper-stock card production before the digital shift, utilizing durable cardstock with gloss lamination.