1972-73 Topps Clifford Ray Rookie Card #164
Clifford Ray · Topps · Base Rookie Card
Player
Clifford Ray
Set
1972-73 Topps Basketball
Year
1972
Card #
164
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Poor centering (heavily weighted right), significant surface scuffing/print defects, soft corners, and edge wear.
Category
Base Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Primarily sought by set collectors and Chicago Bulls team historians.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $6.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $8-12, PSA 3: $15-20, PSA 4: $25-35
Comparable Sales
Recent PSA 3 sales range from $12 to $18; Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition typically sell for $3 to $5 on eBay.
Description
This 1972-73 Topps Clifford Ray rookie card features the Chicago Bulls center in live-action game photography. The card utilizes the iconic 1972 vertical 'BULLS' block lettering on the right border and a blue nameplate at the bottom. A yellow basketball icon designates his position as 'CENTER'. The card stock shows typical vintage aging with a matte finish and cardboard reverse.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of 1975 NBA Champion Clifford Ray; iconic 1972 Topps design; high-number series card which is generally scarcer than low-number cards from the same set.
Authenticity Indicators
Proper cardboard stock thickness and 'brownish' vintage reverse color; correct dot-pattern printing typical of early 70s Topps; no evidence of modern glossy coating. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Extreme right-to-left centering issues (OC); visible surface scratches and 'snow' (white print dots) in the photo area; soft, rounded corners; minor chipping along the blue border edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' enabled. It is likely not high enough value for major auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the market value of a PSA 3. List with high-quality scans showing the centering issues clearly. Use keywords 'RC' and 'Bulls' in the title.