1972-73 Topps Basketball John Beasley #244
John Beasley · Topps · Base
Player
John Beasley
Set
1972-73 Topps Basketball
Year
1972
Card #
244
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Noted issues: Heavy left-to-right centering bias (approx 85/15), visible corner softening on all four corners with significant rounding on bottom left, and minor edge chipping.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 2: $3-5
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar mid-to-low grade condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Higher grade PSA 8 copies have sold for $25-35, but this card would not reach that tier.
Description
A vintage 1972-73 Topps basketball card featuring John Beasley of the Texas Chaparrals (ABA). The card features the iconic '72 Topps design with 'TEXAS' in large bubble letters at the top and a portrait of Beasley holding a red, white, and blue ABA basketball. The bottom text identifies him as 'CHAPARRALS' FORWARD'.
Key Features
Iconic 1972-73 vibrant bubble-letter design; features the Texas Chaparrals (who later became the San Antonio Spurs); features the classic red, white, and blue ABA basketball.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage Topps cardboard stock with appropriate fiber grain; aging/toning on the reverse is consistent with 1970s cards; print pattern (halftone dots) matches period-correct production. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues with the image shifted heavily to the left. The corners are rounded and show significant white wear. Top edge shows minor fraying. Surface appears relatively clean but lacks original gloss.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with best offer) or COMC. This card is primarily sought by set builders looking to complete the 1972 Topps run.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value and high centering/corner flaws, grading is not recommended as the fees would far exceed the card's value. List as part of a lot of 1972 Topps cards if possible to save on shipping. Use keywords like 'ABA', 'San Antonio Spurs history', and 'Set Filler'.