1971-72 Topps ABA Assists Leaders #151 (Bill Melchionni/Mack Calvin/Charlie Scott)
Bill Melchionni, Mack Calvin, Charlie Scott, James Jones, George Lehmann, Louie Dampier, Billy Keller, Freddie Lewis, Mike Barrett, Larry Cannon · Topps · Base - Statistical Leader
Player
Bill Melchionni, Mack Calvin, Charlie Scott, James Jones, George Lehmann, Louie Dampier, Billy Keller, Freddie Lewis, Mike Barrett, Larry Cannon
Set
1971-72 Topps Basketball (ABA subset)
Year
1971
Card #
151
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base - Statistical Leader
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate-Low
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $15-20, PSA 4: $25-35, PSA 5: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Ungraded sales for this specific leaders card in mid-grade condition typically range from $5 to $12. Heavily stained or damaged copies sell for $1-3. High-grade PSA 8 or better examples from this set can fetch $100+, but this specific copy shows too much wear for that bracket.
Description
Official 1971-72 Topps basketball card back for the 1970-71 ABA Assists Leaders. Number 151 in the set. The card back features a yellow and blue color scheme with a list of the top 10 assists leaders from the previous season, including Hall of Famer Charlie Scott and several ABA legends like Louie Dampier and Freddie Lewis. The bottom features a vintage cartoon basketball illustration. Fine print includes the T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A. mark and 1971 copyright details.
Key Features
Features multi-player leaders from the historic American Basketball Association (ABA). Includes HOFer Charlie Scott and Nets legend Bill Melchionni. Part of the iconic 'Tall Boy' or oversized card era design transition. High nostalgia value for ABA collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock with correct brown/gray fibrous cardboard composition. Fine-line dot-matrix printing on text. Correct 1971 T.C.G. copyright markings. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface staining/discoloration on the right side and center. Bottom right corner is rounded/soft. Top right corner shows wear. Edges have minor chipping. Likely a 'Fair' to 'Very Good' technical grade due to surface environment damage visible on the reverse.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for broad reach), COMC (best for vintage set builders), or ABA-themed Facebook collector groups.
Selling Tips
Due to the surface staining on the back, grading this card would likely result in a 'ST' (stain) qualifier or a very low technical grade, which often costs more than the card is worth. Sell this 'as-is' as a raw filler card for a set builder. Use high-resolution scans of both front and back.