1973-74 Topps Henry Bibby Rookie RC #101
Henry Bibby · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Henry Bibby
Set
1973-74 Topps Basketball
Year
1973
Card #
#101
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly off-top and off-right. Visible corner wear with softening on the bottom-left. Potential surface humidity/foxing spots in the white border areas.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Primarily sought by Knicks team collectors, UCLA alumni collectors, and '73 set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in various Mid-to-Low grades range from $2.50 to $12.00. PSA 7 copies typically sell for $75-100, but this specimen will not reach that grade.
Description
This 1973-74 Topps Henry Bibby Rookie card features the New York Knicks guard in his classic home jersey. The iconic 1973 design includes a vertical 'KNICKS' team name in pink on the right border and a basketball icon denoting his position. Bibby is a 3-time NBA Champion and father of Mike Bibby, making this a staple for Knicks collectors and UCLA basketball fans.
Key Features
Official NBA Rookie Card of a 3x NBA Champion and UCLA legend. High vintage appeal with the distinctive '73 vertical team name design.
Authenticity Indicators
Proper 1970s light grey/cream chipboard card stock. Micro-dot printing pattern in the green background and pink lettering. High confidence authenticity.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-center) towards the upper right corner. Bottom left corner shows significant rounding/wear. Minor staining or age-related foxing visible on the white card stock. Rough edge-cut on the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer), COMC for long-tail selling, or a local card show in the NY/Tri-state area.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering and corner wear, grading costs would likely exceed the card's value. Sell this 'as-is' raw. Use high-resolution scans to show the corner detail and ship in a penny sleeve and top loader via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.