1972-73 Topps George Stone #133
George Stone · Topps · Base ABA
Player
George Stone
Set
1972-73 Topps Basketball
Year
1972
Card #
133
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) to PSA 1.5 (Fair). Centering is heavily shifted right, corners are rounded with significant wear, and there is a prominent surface crease running vertically through the right side of the image plus another through the player's chest.
Category
Base ABA
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. George Stone is a common player for this set, and the condition is poor, making it mostly a filler for set collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10-15, PSA 2: $15-20, PSA 3: $25-30
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade (EX/MT) copies range from $5-10. Poor/Damaged copies typically sell for approximately $1.00 as part of shipping-conscious multi-card listings.
Description
A 1972-73 Topps George Stone basketball card featuring the Utah Stars forward. The design includes the iconic 'puffy' yellow UTAH text and a vibrant blue background. Stone is depicted in his Utah Stars home uniform with a red, white, and blue ABA basketball.
Key Features
ABA player inclusion, high nostalgia factor for 1970s basketball design, Utah Stars franchise history.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct coarse card stock for the era, distinct halftone printing pattern on the blue field, and correct typography for Topps 1972 production. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Heavy surface creasing (vertical line through blue field), rounded/frayed corners, edge chipping, significant right-side centering issues, and general surface dirt/staining.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
In this condition, the card is best sold in a 'filler lot' of 1972 Topps basketball rather than individually. Due to the low value and high damage, professional grading is not recommended as it will cost significantly more than the final value of the card.