1971-72 Topps Larry Cannon #148
Larry Cannon · Topps · Base / ABA Card
Player
Larry Cannon
Set
1971-72 Topps Basketball
Year
1971
Card #
148
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (PR) to PSA 1.5 (FR). Centering is heavily shifted left. Top-left corner has a major fold and soft edge. Multiple surface stains (ink/dirt) near the head and bottom border. Rounded corners throughout.
Category
Base / ABA Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Larry Cannon is a niche player for ABA enthusiasts or team set completionists. Current market for low-grade common cards from this set is slow.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10 - $15, PSA 2: $15 - $25, PSA 3: $30 - $40. Due to grading fees ($19+), this card is a 'sub-economic' candidate for professional grading.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for low-grade common cards from the 1971-72 Topps set range from $0.99 to $6.00 depending on the player. Higher grade (PSA 8) examples of this specific card have sold for $50-70, but this specimen does not meet that condition tier.
Description
This 1971-72 Topps basketball card features Larry Cannon of the Denver Rockets (ABA). The card uses the iconic 1971 design with large bubble letters for the city name ('DENVER') and a classic action-dribbling photo against a vivid yellow backdrop. This is a standard size card from the set that famously included both NBA and ABA players.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s basketball aesthetic; features a player from the defunct American Basketball Association (ABA); classic Topps bubble-letter design; collectible for Denver Rockets/Nuggets team historians.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity is high. The card stock shows the correct grey-toned cardboard backing typical of early 70s Topps; the 'halftone' print pattern in the yellow field is consistent with vintage lithography; no evidence of modern glossy coating.
Flaws to Note
Extreme left-to-right centering (OC); significant crease/bend on top-left corner; visible dark staining/foxing on the yellow surface and bottom white border; soft, rounded corners; overall edge wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in a bulk vintage basketball lot at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the card's value. List it as '1971 Topps Larry Cannon #148 Denver Rockets ABA'. Use clear photos to document the corner fold and surface stains to avoid returns.