1971-72 Topps Joe Cooke #62
Joe Cooke · Topps (T.C.G.) · Base Card / Rookie Year Card
Player
Joe Cooke
Set
1971-72 Topps Basketball
Year
1971
Card #
62
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is poor (heavy right/bottom bias), significant corner rounding, edge wear, and visible surface staining/toning.
Category
Base Card / Rookie Year Card
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G.)
Demand Level
Low. Joe Cooke is a common player for this set; demand is limited to set-builders looking to complete their 1971-72 Topps collection.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12; PSA 4: $15-20; PSA 2: $3-5. Note: This card is generally not worth grading in this condition as grading fees exceed market value.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of this card in similar mid-to-low grade have sold for between $0.99 and $3.50 on eBay. Graded PSA 8 copies can reach $50+, but this card does not meet the condition requirements for a high grade.
Description
A vintage 1971-72 Topps Joe Cooke basketball card. This card features the back design with career statistics from the 1970-71 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers and a small cartoon illustration. The card is printed on brown cardboard stock typical of the era.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s basketball card; Joe Cooke's rookie-era card; part of a classic Topps set known for its high-action photography on the front.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The cardboard stock aging, the specific 'T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.' typeface, and the texture of the ink are consistent with 1971 manufacturing. Low incentive for counterfeiting this specific common player card. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (severe tilt/off-center toward the bottom right); soft and rounded corners; general surface discoloration and aging on the back; edge chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or low-cost individual listing) or COMC. Best sold in a 'Common' lot to collectors looking to finish a set.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will far outweigh the return. List as a 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) sale for a low price to attract set-builders. Take a clear photo of the front to accompany the back image provided.