1969-70 Topps Bob Rule #132
Bob Rule · Topps · Base (Tall Boy)
Player
Bob Rule
Set
1969-70 Topps Basketball
Year
1969
Card #
132
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) to PSA 1.5 (Fair)
Category
Base (Tall Boy)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $8-12, PSA 2: $15-20, PSA 3: $25-30
Comparable Sales
Low-grade raw copies of this common card typically sell for under $5. PSA 1 and 2 graded copies often hover around $15-20, though the grading fee exceeds that value.
Description
A vintage 1969-70 Topps 'Tall Boy' basketball card featuring Seattle SuperSonics center Bob Rule. The card features a vertical action shot of Rule reaching for a layup against a dark background, with a large basketball graphic at the bottom containing the player name and team. This oversized card measures 2-1/2" by 4-11/16".
Key Features
Desirable 'Tall Boy' iconic design; Early Seattle SuperSonics franchise history; Bob Rule was a 1970 All-Star and key figure in early NBA history.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage cardboard stock with appropriate matte finish; correct internal bleed of the black borders; expected age-toning on the white borders. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner wear with severe rounding; visible surface creasing and heavy scratches; edge chipping and paper loss on the bottom-left corner; heavy top-edge wear; centering is shifted slightly to the left. Grading would be severely penalized for the structural damage.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a budget filler) or local card shows. Due to high shipping costs for oversized cards relative to card value, selling in a lot with other Tall Boys is recommended.
Selling Tips
This card is likely not worth the cost of professional grading in this condition. Use keywords like 'Tall Boy', 'Vintage Basketball', and 'Seattle Sonics' in the title. Ship in a specialized 'Tall Boy' top loader to prevent further damage.