1971-72 Topps Walt Hazzard #24
Walt Hazzard · Topps · Base
Player
Walt Hazzard
Set
1971-72 Topps Basketball
Year
1971
Card #
24
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Low
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $15-20, PSA 4: $25-35, PSA 5: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar VG-EX condition typically sell for $4 to $6 plus shipping. PSA 6 copies recently sold for approximately $70, but this card's condition is significantly lower than that threshold.
Description
This is a vintage 1971-72 Topps Walt Hazzard #24 basketball card. The back features full career statistics through the 1970-71 season, a short biographical paragraph about his playmaking for the Hawks, and a 'cartoon' trivia section. The card is printed on thick, gray-toned vintage stock with a visible T.C.G. (Topps Chewing Gum) copyright.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s basketball card featuring a UCLA legend and NBA All-Star; notable for the 1971-72 design which is popular among set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card shows correct period-accurate grainy cardstock, vintage ink absorption patterns, and the correct T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A. printer mark. Not a common target for counterfeiting due to low individual value.
Flaws to Note
Visible softening and rounding of all four corners; moderate edge wear and chipping; significant off-center printing (heavy to the right/bottom); noticeable surface aging and potential light staining on the reverse.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay or COMC (Check Out My Cards) are the best venues for individual vintage commons like this. It would also perform well in a 'pick-your-card' bulk vintage listing.
Selling Tips
Grading is not recommended as the cost of the service exceeds the market value of the card in this condition. Sell it as a 'raw' vintage card. Use high-resolution scans and clear photos of both front and back. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracked shipping.