1971-72 Topps Jeff Mullins #115
Jeff Mullins · Topps (T.C.G.) · Base
Player
Jeff Mullins
Set
1971-72 Topps Basketball
Year
1971
Card #
115
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (Very Good). Centering is heavily shifted to the left and top. Corners show significant rounding and softening. Edges have visible wear and the surface appears to have light staining and general age-related discoloration.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G.)
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Primarily sought by Warriors team collectors or those completing a full 1971-72 set. Mullins is a 'Hall of Very Good' player but not a high-demand Hall of Famer like Lew Alcindor or Jerry West from this set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $7.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $15 - $25, PSA 4: $30 - $45, PSA 2: $8 - $12. Note: Grading fees likely exceed the card's value in this condition.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade Mullins cards range from $3 to $10. Graded PSA 6 examples sell for roughly $40, while PSA 8 examples can reach $120. In this specific lower condition, the market is very stable at the $5 range.
Description
This is a 1971-72 Topps Jeff Mullins card featuring the classic basketball card design of the era. The back displays his career statistics with the St. Louis and San Francisco Warriors, a biographical blurb highlighting his All-Star selections, and a 'Which Warrior youngster has a brother with 76ers?' cartoon trivia question (Answer: Ralph Ogden). The card stock is the traditional grey/tan cardboard used in the early 70s sets.
Key Features
3-time NBA All-Star; 1975 NBA Champion; Member of the 1964 Olympic Gold Medal team; Iconic 1971-72 Topps set design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.' copyright and the specific 1968 N.B.P.A. licensing mark are consistent with 1971 Topps production. The card stock shows the correct fiber texture and age-appropriate toning.
Flaws to Note
Significant off-center printing (heavy toward top-left); rounded and frayed corners; surface yellowing/staning; edge chipping; overall soft appearance typical of a mid-to-low grade vintage card.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer), COMC, or in person at a local card show in a 1970s vintage bin. Facebook vintage basketball groups are also a good option for low-value singles.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee will be significantly higher than the final sale price. Take a high-quality photo of the front. List as '1971-72 Topps Jeff Mullins #115 Warriors' and offer standard envelope shipping ($1.00) to entice collectors looking to fill set gaps.