1969-70 Topps Tom Boerwinkle Rookie #11
Tom Boerwinkle · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Vintage Base
Player
Tom Boerwinkle
Set
1969-70 Topps Basketball
Year
1969
Card #
#11
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) or PSA 1.5 (Fair). The card exhibits severe corner rounding, edge wear with paper loss (notably top-right), surface staining/soiling, and significant creasing/fraying throughout the borders.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Vintage Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Moderate. Tom Boerwinkle has a dedicated fan base among Chicago Bulls historians, but the condition of this specific card restricts interest mainly to budget set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $15-25, PSA 2: $30-45, PSA 3: $60-80. Note: Grading costs likely exceed the market value of this specific specimen.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw Tom Boerwinkle RC in low-grade (PR-GD) range from $4.00 to $10.00. Mid-grade (PSA 5) copies typically sell for $100-130, but this card is not in that condition tier.
Description
Authentic 1969-70 Topps 'Tall Boy' rookie card of Chicago Bulls center Tom Boerwinkle. This iconic oversized vintage card features the classic yellow background design with Boerwinkle in a set-shot pose. Includes the distinctive basketball-shaped nameplate at bottom left. A true piece of Bulls history from the first year of Topps basketball in the modern era.
Key Features
Oversized 'Tall Boy' format measuring 2-1/2 by 4-11/16 inches; Official Rookie Card of the Bulls' legendary rebounder; Iconic first-year Topps basketball set design.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock thickness for 1969; proper ink bleed and half-tone dot patterns visible under magnification; size matches 'Tall Boy' dimensions. High confidence of authenticity as this is not a highly counterfeited common/semi-prospect card. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant paper loss and fraying at the top right corner; heavy softening and rounding on all four corners; notable edge chipping and wear; surface staining and overall 'soiling' appearance; multiple creases affecting the structural integrity; card is significantly off-center.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as an auction or low-priced BIN), Mercari, or local Facebook card collector groups for Chicago sports fans.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be more than the card is worth. Use high-resolution photos against a black background to show the edges. Mention 'Tall Boy' and 'Chicago Bulls' in the title. Ship in a 'Tall Boy' sized top loader to prevent further edge damage.