1969-70 Topps Walt Wesley #22 Tall Boy
Walt Wesley · Topps (T.C.G.) · Base / Tall Boy
Player
Walt Wesley
Set
1969-70 Topps Basketball
Year
1969
Card #
22
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) - Authentic. Significant damage including a large top-left corner fold/tear, heavy edge wear, and staining.
Category
Base / Tall Boy
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G.)
Demand Level
Low - Niche. While the 1969 Topps set is highly popular (containing the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar rookie), Walt Wesley is a common player and this specific card is in poor condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10.00-15.00, PSA 1.5: $18.00-22.00, PSA 2: $25.00-30.00
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw Walt Wesley #22 in low-grade (Fair/Good) range from $5 to $10. PSA 1 graded copies occasionally sell for $12-18 to registry collectors who just want a placeholder.
Description
This is the back of a 1969-70 Topps Walt Wesley card, known by collectors as the 'Tall Boy' set due to its oversized dimensions. The card features biographical information, career NBA statistics for the Cincinnati Royals, and a humorous cartoon illustration noting Wesley as the tallest player ever drafted by Cincinnati. The card exhibits significant signs of age and wear.
Key Features
Oversized 'Tall Boy' format (2-1/2" x 4-11/16"), iconic basketball set that returned Topps to basketball card production, featuring a key rotation player for the Cincinnati Royals.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A. copyright text, age-appropriate cardboard stock pulp, period-accurate blue and salmon ink tones. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Major corner crease/delamination on the top left corner, multiple creases throughout the card body, significant edge chipping, heavy surface staining/discoloration, and rounded corners. The card is structurally compromised at the top edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Low Grade/Filler copy) or local card shop bulk bins. It is not worth the fees of high-end auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will exceed the card's market value. List it as a 'filler' copy for collectors looking to complete a set on a budget. Use clear photos of both sides to show the extent of the corner damage.