Donruss and Fleer negotiated deals with Major League Baseball and by late 1980 Donruss had acquired the rights to produce baseball cards .
After five years a federal judge ruled that Topps illegally obtained Major League Baseball Players Association rights .
Donruss and Fleer negotiated deals with Major League Baseball Players Association     and by late 1980 Donruss had acquired the rights to produce baseball cards .
After five years a federal judge ruled that Topps illegally obtained Major League Baseball Players Association rights .