1971-72 Topps NBA Champions Milwaukee Bucks #1
Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), Oscar Robertson, Bob Dandridge, Jon McGlocklin · Topps · Base / League Leaders / Subset
Player
Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), Oscar Robertson, Bob Dandridge, Jon McGlocklin
Set
1971-72 Topps Basketball
Year
1971
Card #
#1
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) to PSA 1.5 (Fair). Centering is heavily shifted to the right. Corners are rounded and frayed. Significant surface staining, edge wear, and visible creasing on the right side and bottom left corner.
Category
Base / League Leaders / Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. High demand for pristine copies, but there is always a market for 'filler' copies of Hall of Fame vintage cards like this for budget-conscious collectors completing sets.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $15-25, PSA 2: $35-50, PSA 3: $60-80.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for PSA 1 copies average $20. Recent raw sales in similar 'Fair' condition typically range from $12 to $18 depending on the day.
Description
This is the number one card from the iconic 1971-72 Topps Basketball set, celebrating the 1970-71 NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks. The card features a black and white celebration photo of Hall of Famers Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) and Oscar Robertson inside a red and white border with the bold blue header 1970-71 NBA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS.
Key Features
Includes early-career Lew Alcindor (Kareem) and Oscar Robertson; Number 1 card in the set; Iconic vintage design; Commemorates the Bucks' first franchise championship.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The cardboard stock aging, the specific half-tone dot pattern in the black and white photo, and the blue ink saturation match 1971 Topps production standards. This card is rarely faked in this poor of a condition.
Flaws to Note
Extreme corner rounding, heavy edge chipping, significant right-side centering bias, surface soiling/staining (likely from moisture or age), and a noticeable vertical crease on the right edge. Card lacks structural crispness.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as an auction or low Buy It Now) or COMC. It is also a great candidate for a local card show 'dollar bin' or a trade piece due to the low grade.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the card's final market value. List as 'authentic vintage' and take high-resolution photos of the back to show the bio/stats. Be transparent about the creases and corner wear to avoid returns.