1969-70 Topps Basketball Don Kojis #44
Don Kojis · Topps · Base Card
Player
Don Kojis
Set
1969-70 Topps Basketball (Tallboy)
Year
1969
Card #
#44
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) - Authentic. Significant issues including a heavy horizontal crease across the center, a vertical crease in the lower right, rounded/fuzzy corners, and top-left edge chipping. Centering is shifted toward the bottom.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Niche. While Kojis is a respected All-Star, he is not a Hall of Fame superstar. Demand comes primarily from set builders trying to complete the 1969 Topps Tallboy run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10-20, PSA 2: $25-35, PSA 3: $45-60. Given the severe creasing, it will likely grade as a 1 or 1.5.
Comparable Sales
Comparable PSA 1-2 examples of this specific card generally sell for $8-$15. Low-grade raw copies frequently sell for $5-$10 plus shipping on eBay. Higher grades (PSA 7+) can reach $150+, but this copy does not meet those condition standards.
Description
Featured here is the 1969 Topps 'Tallboy' card of San Diego Rockets forward Don Kojis. This iconic oversized card (approx. 2-1/2" by 4-11/16") depicts Kojis in his San Diego uniform against a bright orange oval background. The design features four line-art basketball players in the corners. Kojis was a 2-time All-Star and a member of the original Rockets franchise.
Key Features
Oversized 'Tallboy' design which is highly collectible and prone to damage; vintage 1960s basketball era; member of the inaugural San Diego Rockets team.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'Tallboy' dimensions match standard 1969 Topps specs. The lithographic ink patterns (CMYK dots) and paper stock wear are consistent with authentic vintage Topps cards from this era. This card is rarely faked in this lower condition.
Flaws to Note
Major structural flaws: deep horizontal crease passing through the player's torso; significant vertical crease near the bottom right corner; heavy corner wear with rounding; surface scuffing and edge chipping on the top left. Miscut/off-center toward the bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card in its current condition. The wide audience of set builders looking for budget-friendly 'fillers' makes it the most effective marketplace.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees ($20+) would exceed the final value of the card. List it as '1969 Topps Don Kojis #44 San Diego Rockets Tallboy - Budget Filler.' Use high-resolution scans to clearly show the creases so the buyer knows exactly what they are getting.