1972-73 Topps Keith Erickson #141
Keith Erickson · Topps · Base
Player
Keith Erickson
Set
1972-73 Topps NBA Basketball
Year
1972
Card #
141
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (VG). Centering is heavily shifted to the right. Significant wear on the upper-left corner and lower-right corner. Visible surface scratching and edge chipping consistent with age.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Keith Erickson is a respected veteran of the era, but as a non-HOF player, demand is primarily from set builders or Lakers team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $6.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $18-25, PSA 4: $30-40. Grading is not recommended due to the low value relative to service fees.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw copies in similar mid-low grade range between $1 and $5. PSA 6 copies struggle to exceed $50, confirming that low-grade copies are strictly budget filler items.
Description
A classic 1972-73 Topps Keith Erickson card featuring the iconic 'bubble letter' psychadelic font for the city name 'LOS ANGELES'. The card features a vibrant pink background behind the player, who is depicted in a white collared Lakers polo holding a basketball.
Key Features
Includes the 1970s psychadelic font design which is a favorite among vintage basketball collectors. Erickson was a key member of the 1972 Lakers championship team and an Olympic gold medalist.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage Topps cardboard stock with appropriate inner fiber visible at corner wear. Correct color saturation for early 70s ink. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant rightward centering bias. Rounded corners, particularly the top-left which shows slight delamination. Multiple surface scuffs and light scratches on the gloss.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card, ideally as part of a lot of vintage cards or a team set to minimize shipping impact.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. List as 'Raw' with clear photos of the back. Use key terms like 'Vintage Lakers' and '1972 Topps' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a reinforced envelope.