1969-70 Topps Bob Weiss #62 Tall Boy
Bob Weiss · Topps (T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.) · Base Set (Tall Boy)
Player
Bob Weiss
Set
1969-70 Topps Basketball
Year
1969
Card #
62
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) / PSA 3 (VG) - Poor centering, rounded corners, significant surface soiling/staining on the reverse.
Category
Base Set (Tall Boy)
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.)
Demand Level
Moderate - Primarily sought by set builders and Chicago Bulls team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $15-20, PSA 4: $25-35, PSA 2: $8-12
Comparable Sales
Recent ungraded 'Good' to 'Very Good' condition commons from this set consistently sell for $4-$10 + shipping. Graded PSA 6 copies usually reach $40-50, but low grades (1-3) rarely sell for more than the cost of the slab itself.
Description
This is the reverse side of the 1969-70 Topps Bob Weiss card. It features the iconic 'Tall Boy' oversized dimensions (2-1/2" by 4-11/16"). The back includes a pink/orange background with Weiss's career stats through the 1968-69 season, biographical data, and a cartoon illustration celebrating his 14-point performance against Baltimore.
Key Features
Oversized 'Tall Boy' design; Second year of the Chicago Bulls franchise history; Bob Weiss was a notable NBA coach following his playing career; First major Topps basketball set in 12 years.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock thickness for 1969 Topps; 'T.C.G.' printing mark present; period-correct pink/orange ink bleed and typography. Not a frequently counterfeited common player card.
Flaws to Note
Corners are significantly rounded with top-right showing heavy wear. Heavy surface dirt/scuffing in the lower right circle area. Top-to-bottom centering is heavy toward the top.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now) or COMC. This is a common card but required by many looking to complete the massive 99-card Tall Boy set.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will exceed the market value. List as '1969 Topps Bob Weiss Tall Boy #62 Bulls' to capture HOF-era set collectors. Use a thick top loader designed specifically for vintage tall cards (3x5 size).