1971-72 Topps George Johnson Rookie #21
George Johnson · Topps (under T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.) · Rookie Card
Player
George Johnson
Set
1971-72 Topps Basketball
Year
1971
Card #
21
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Card shows rounded corners, significant edge wear, surface staining/discoloration, and is moderately off-center.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps (under T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.)
Demand Level
Moderate - Primarily sought by set builders of the 71-72 Topps series or Baltimore Bullets team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $15-20, PSA 3: $25-35, PSA 4: $45-55
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar VG/EX condition typically sell for $6 to $15 on eBay. Graded PSA 7 or 8 examples can reach $100+, but lower mid-grade copies like this one remain affordable budget options for collectors.
Description
The back of card #21 from the iconic 1971-72 Topps basketball set, featuring George Johnson of the Baltimore Bullets. The card back is a classic yellowish-tan with blue accents, containing collegiate highlights, professional stats from the 70-71 season, and a 'scratch-off' style cartoon featuring a robot basketball player with a trivia question regarding the Pittsburgh Ironmen.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of George Johnson; belongs to the highly collectible 1971-72 set known for its horizontal layout and vibrant colors; includes Baltimore Bullets team history.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct T.C.G. (Topps Chewing Gum) branding; vintage cardboard stock with appropriate thickness and grain; period-accurate blue and black ink saturation. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Corners are significantly rounded; there is visible whitening and chipping on all four edges; the card surface appears darkened by age or staining; centering is shifted toward the bottom and right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card using an 'Auction' starting at $0.99 or 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' enabled to attract set collectors.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees ($15-25) would exceed the market value of a PSA 3. List with clear photos of both front and back. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader for shipping in a bubble mailer for protection.