1969-70 Topps Walt Hazzard #22
Walt Hazzard · Topps · Base / Tall boy
Player
Walt Hazzard
Set
1969-70 Topps Basketball
Year
1969
Card #
#22
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) - Centering is significantly off-right/bottom, corners show heavy rounding and fraying, and there is a visible grease or water stain in the top center border.
Category
Base / Tall boy
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - The 1969 Topps set is highly collected, but demand for Hazzard is lower than superstars like Lew Alcindor or Wilt Chamberlain from the same set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $15-20, PSA 2: $25-35, PSA 3: $40-50
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw Walt Hazzard cards in similar 'Good' condition range from $6.00 to $10.00 plus shipping. High-grade PSA 8 examples of this card typically sell for $150+.
Description
Classic 1969-70 Topps ‘Tall Boy’ featuring Walt Hazzard of the Atlanta Hawks. This oversized card features the iconic oval player portrait with a green background and black-and-white action illustrations in the corners. The card displays authentic vintage wear characteristic of the era.
Key Features
First year of Topps basketball production in over a decade; Iconic oversized 'Tall Boy' design (2-1/2" by 4-11/16"); Walt Hazzard was an Olympic Gold Medalist and All-Star.
Authenticity Indicators
The card stock displays the correct coarse gray/brown reverse typical of 1969 Topps; printing displays legitimate half-tone dot patterns. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding and paper loss on top left/right edges; severe centering shift toward the bottom-right; noticeable brown staining at the top edge center; general surface soiling and edge wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now) is the best platform for mid-to-lower grade common cards from this set.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card; the grading fees will exceed the card's market value in this condition. Sell raw. Ensure photos show the 'Tall Boy' scale next to a standard card to help buyers see the size.