1969-70 Topps Darrall Imhoff Tall Boy #4
Darrall Imhoff · Topps (T.C.G.) · Base Task (Vintage)
Player
Darrall Imhoff
Set
1969-70 Topps Tall Boys
Year
1969
Card #
4
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Corners show significant rounding especially at the bottom left and top left. Edges have visible chipping and wear. Surface shows light staining/foxing in the top right and light creasing along the left border. Centering is heavily shifted to the top-left on the reverse.
Category
Base Task (Vintage)
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G.)
Demand Level
Moderate - Demand is driven primarily by set builders completing the 1969 Topps basketball set and Philadelphia 76ers team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range from $5 to $12. Graded PSA 5 copies typically sell for $60-80, while PSA 1-3 copies usually sell for under $25.
Description
This is the reverse side of the iconic 1969-70 Topps 'Tall Boy' Darrall Imhoff card. The back features a light salmon pink background with player biographical data, a biographical blurb mentioning his role replacing Wilt Chamberlain in Philadelphia, a full career statistical table, and a 'Toons' illustration of a player ringing the Liberty Bell. The card maintains its original oversized dimensions of 2-1/2 by 4-11/16 inches.
Key Features
Iconic 1969 Topps Tall Boy oversized design; Notable for mentioning Wilt Chamberlain in the bio; Imhoff was an NBA All-Star and Olympic Gold Medalist.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic period card stock with brown chipboard-style texture; '©T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.' print line on far right border; characteristic halftone dot pattern in the text. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Rounded corners with significant softening; edge chipping; surface soiling/staining; heavy top-left centering shift; general vintage wear consistent with age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for vintage singles), COMC, or vintage-focused Facebook groups like 'Vintage Basketball Cards 1948-1988'.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value of a PSA 3, this card is best sold raw (ungraded). Use a 'tall boy' sized top loader for shipping. In your listing, mention the Wilt Chamberlain connection in the bio to attract player collectors. Large, clear phots of both sides are essential for vintage sales.