1969-70 Topps Walt Bellamy #20
Walt Bellamy · Topps · Base Hall of Famer
Player
Walt Bellamy
Set
1969-70 Topps Basketball
Year
1969
Card #
20
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base Hall of Famer
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15 - $25
Graded Value
PSA 3: $30 - $45, PSA 4: $50 - $75, PSA 5: $90 - $120
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for Walt Bellamy #20 in similar VG condition range from $12 to $22. PSA 4 examples have recently sold in the $55-$70 range, while PSA 6 examples (significantly cleaner corners) reach $130+.
Description
Classic 1969-70 Topps 'Tall Boy' featuring NBA Hall of Famer Walt Bellamy in his Detroit Pistons uniform. This oversized card features the iconic oval player portrait against an orange background with basketball-themed line art in the corners. The card displays a full-length pose of Bellamy in a blue Pistons jersey.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 'Tall Boy' oversized design (2-1/2" by 4-11/16"), vintage 1960s basketball era, desirable team-based collectible for Pistons fans.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock with characteristic vintage cardboard texture and browning; correct oversized dimensions for the 1969 Tall Boy set; print quality shows period-accurate dot patterns in the orange background. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible softening and rounding of all four corners; notable edge wear and chipping along the right-hand border; slight surface indentation near the bottom right; centering is slightly shifted toward the top-right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this vintage card due to its wide reach for HOF collectors. MySlabs or specialized Facebook vintage basketball groups are also viable options for lower fees.
Selling Tips
Due to the oversized nature of this card, it requires 'Tall Boy' specific penny sleeves and top loaders for safe shipping. Do not use standard sized supplies. For a card in this mid-grade condition, selling it raw is likely more cost-effective than paying for grading services. Use clear photos of both the front and back to show corner wear accurately.