1971-72 Topps Archie Clark #147
Archie Clark · Topps · Base
Player
Archie Clark
Set
1971-72 Topps Basketball
Year
1971
Card #
147
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The centering is shifted significantly to the right (approx 75/25), with visible corner softening, an edge nick on the right-hand side, and surface wear/print defects (white spots) in the red background.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Collectors of 1970s vintage basketball and 76ers team collectors maintain steady interest, though Clark is not a top-tier Hall of Famer like Chamberlain or Jabbar in this set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$4.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $12-18, PSA 4: $20-30, PSA 5: $40-50
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $5.00 to $9.00 on eBay. Graded PSA 7 copies sell for roughly $80-100, but this specimen will not reach that grade due to centering and corner wear.
Description
This is a classic 1971-72 Topps Basketball card featuring Philadelphia 76ers guard Archie Clark. The design is iconic for its 'bubbled' psychedelic-style team name font and vibrant red background. The card front shows a portrait of Clark in his 76ers jersey.
Key Features
Archie Clark was a 2x NBA All-Star; iconic 1970s psychedelic design; key vintage set for basketball collectors; Clark was one of the first players to master the 'crossover' dribble.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card shows correct 1971 cardstock aging, vintage ink dot patterns (halftone), and typical centering issues common for this production year.
Flaws to Note
Significant rightward centering (O/C); soft and rounded corners; several white 'snow' print defects in the red photo area; minor chipping on the right edge; general edge wear consistent with age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best option for raw vintage of this level. COMC is a good secondary choice for lower-end vintage cards to save on shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Grading is not recommended for this specific card as the cost of grading exceeds the potential market value in this condition. List it as 'Vintage 1971 Topps Archie Clark 76ers' and use a high-resolution scan. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a cardboard-reinforced envelope.