1974-75 Topps Henry Bibby #16
Henry Bibby · Topps · Base
Player
Henry Bibby
Set
1974-75 Topps Basketball
Year
1974
Card #
16
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $12-18, PSA 4: $20-25, PSA 5: $30-35
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of common 1974 Topps basketball cards in similar VG/EX condition typically sell between $1.00 and $4.00. Graded copies (PSA 7+) of this specific card sell for $40+, but lower mid-grade copies are rarely sent for grading due to low ROI.
Description
This is the reverse side of a 1974-75 Topps basketball card featuring New York Knicks guard Henry Bibby. The card back features a tan/blue/orange color scheme with a cartoon graphic of a bomb dropping into a hoop to illustrate his 'long bomb' shooting. It includes his 1972-1974 professional statistics with the Knicks and biographical information including his height (6'1''), school (U.C.L.A.), and birth date (11/24/49).
Key Features
Early career card of Henry Bibby, a 1973 NBA Champion and father of NBA star Mike Bibby. Features the classic 1974-75 Topps design with cartoon illustrations on the reverse.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Visible pulp texture of the 1970s cardboard stock, period-correct 'star' symbol next to Topps copyright, and natural ink aging. The printing of the red and blue borders shows standard mechanical registration of the era.
Flaws to Note
Significant wear on all four corners with rounding visible. Soft edges with visible chipping/fiber separation on the top and right sides. Minor surface staining or 'foxing' on the tan cardboard stock. Centering is slightly shifted toward the top-right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this individual card, preferably as part of a set builder's listing or a 'choose your card' multi-listing. Local card shops would likely only buy this as part of a bulk lot of vintage cards.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees ($15-20+) far exceed the market value of a PSA 3 or 4. List it as '1974 Topps Henry Bibby #16 Knicks' and use high-quality photos of both front and back. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using eBay Standard Envelope for $0.60 to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.