1969-70 Topps Ron Williams Rookie #36
Ron Williams · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Ron Williams
Set
1969-70 Topps Basketball (Tall Boys)
Year
1969
Card #
36
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) / Authentic (Due to pinhole/damage)
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought after by set builders looking to complete the 1969 Topps run. Demand for Ron Williams as a individual player is minimal compared to stars of the era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $5-8, PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Low-grade raw copies of non-star players from this set typically sell for $1.00 to $5.00. PSA 6-7 copies of this card usually sell for $40-$60, but the damage on this specimen prevents it from reaching those tiers where professional grading is profitable.
Description
This is a vintage 1969-70 Topps 'Tall Boy' basketball card featuring San Francisco Warriors guard Ron Williams. The card is a standard 'Tall Boy' size (2-1/2" by 4-11/16"). The reverse features biographical information, 1968-69 season statistics, and a cartoon illustration of Ron carrying a tool kit into a basket, captioned 'Ron has all the tools to make it big in the NBA!'.
Key Features
Rookie Card of a solid 1970s NBA contributor; Iconic 'Tall Boy' oversized design which is highly collectible for the set's hall of famers (Lew Alcindor, Wilt Chamberlain).
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card stock shows the appropriate vintage gray-toned cardboard typical of 1960s Topps issues. The 'T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.' text alignment is consistent with originals. This specific player is not a common target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant pinhole at top center indicating it was pinned to a wall; heavy corner rounding; notable surface staining/soiling on the pink statistics section; edge wear and possible paper loss on the back left edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' for set builders) or COMC. High-end auction houses would not accept this specific card in this condition.
Selling Tips
Due to the pinhole and heavy wear, this card is best sold as a budget placeholder for a collector building the full set. Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will far exceed the market value. List with the keyword 'Tall Boy' and mention the rookie status.