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Chris CountsI seem to recall that 1979 was also the last year of the Topps monopoly. They must have lost some kind of court battle, because next year, Fleer entered the market and soon Donruss followed.
Also, I wasn't aware the National started that year. Prior to 1979, I attended shows that were billed, at least by some, as the "National." One was in Anaheim, CA and the other, I believe, was in Pontiac, MI ...