1970-71 Topps Basketball Championship Game #1 Lew Alcindor #1
Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) · Topps · Base - Championship Game Series (Subset)
Player
Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)
Set
1970-71 Topps Basketball
Year
1970
Card #
#1
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Note: Heavy corner rounding, top-right edge wear, surface scratches, and top-heavy centering.
Category
Base - Championship Game Series (Subset)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Kareem collectors and vintage basketball set builders are the primary buyers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $30.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $15-20, PSA 3: $30-45, PSA 4: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for raw copies in similar VG condition range from $18 to $28. PSA 3 copies typically sell between $40 and $55 on auction platforms.
Description
This card features Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) during Game 1 of the 1970 NBA playoffs. Part of the iconic 'Tall Boy' era design, though this set used standard dimensions. It depicts the Milwaukee Bucks legend Alcindor scoring in the paint. The card features the classic red and yellow borders characteristic of the 1970 Topps basketball set.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) early in his career; Card #1 in the set; depicts significant NBA playoff history.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic gray cardboard stock typical of 1970 Topps; correct 'Tall Boy' style typography; print dot (stipple) pattern visible in the photograph area. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant rounding on all four corners; heavy chipping and wear on the top and right edges; visible surface scuffs and light scratches; centering is shifted toward the top.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card in raw condition to reach the widest audience of set builders.
Selling Tips
Use keywords 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar' and 'Alcindor' in the title; take high-resolution photos of the back to show the absence of creases; ship in a protective top-loader and bubble mailer.