1971-72 Topps Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) Championship Game #1 #233
Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) and Rick Barry (featured players) · Topps · Subset / Championship Series (Game 1 Summary)
Player
Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) and Rick Barry (featured players)
Set
1971-72 Topps NBA Basketball
Year
1971
Card #
#233
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Corners show significant rounding, top left corner has a minor dog-ear/crease, edges show heavy chipping and white wear, centering is shifted slightly left.
Category
Subset / Championship Series (Game 1 Summary)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Strong. Vintage Kareem/Alcindor cards are staples of basketball collecting, though subset cards fetch lower prices than his base cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15 - $30
Graded Value
PSA 2: $15-20, PSA 3: $30-40, PSA 4: $50-65
Comparable Sales
Recent PSA 3 copies have sold for $25-35 on eBay; Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $12-22.
Description
A classic 1971-72 Topps basketball card featuring Milwaukee Bucks legend Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) in action during the 1970-71 NBA Championship Game #1. The front shows an action shot with the headline '1970-71 NBA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME #1' and bottom text 'ALCINDOR SCORES 31!' highlighting his dominant performance.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (early career as Alcindor); highlighting the Bucks' only championship during his tenure. Part of a historic championship summary subset.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock with appropriate fiber grain; aging of paper looks consistent with 1970s cardboard; print dot pattern in the red borders is correct. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Major rounding on all four corners; significant edge chipping along the right border; surface wear/staining visible on the bottom red border; slight top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering issues.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card in raw condition. A local card show or Facebook Vintage Basketball groups would also be effective for a quick sale.
Selling Tips
Use keywords like 'Kareem Abdul-Jabbar', 'Vintage Basketball', and 'Bucks Championship'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a bubble mailer. Grading is not recommended due to high service fees relative to the card's low-grade market value.