1969-1970 Topps Basketball Complete Set (99)

Sold For:

$1,320

Year:

1969

Auction:

2024 Fall

Lot #:

3033

Category:

Basketball Cards or Memorabilia

Presented is a complete set of 1969-1970 Topps basketball, highlighted by numerous stars and key rookie cards, including Hall of Famers John Havlicek and Lew Alcindor. This ninety-nine card set represents Topps' first large-scale basketball effort in over a decade (since its first issue in 1957) and is extremely popular with collectors due to its size, design, and star selection. Includes a duplicate of #44 Wilkens. Condition is 34% Ex to Ex-Mt (including a couple Nr/Mt) and 66% Vg to Vg-Ex (including a few lesser). Keys: #1 Chamberlain (Vg-Ex), 2 Goodrich RC (Vg), 10 Thurmond RC (Vg), 15 Hawkins RC (Ex), 20 Havlicek RC (Ex), 25 Alcindor RC (Vg+), 35 Baylor (Vg), 40 Cunningham RC (Gd), 43 Bradley RC (Vg-Ex+), two 44 Wilkens (Ex+ and Gd), 45 Lucas RC (Ex), 50 Robertson (Ex+), 55 Bing RC (Fr), 56 Unseld RC (Ex-Mt), 60 Reed RC (Ex), 75 Hayes RC (Ex+), 80 Monroe RC (Ex), 85 DeBusschere RC (Vg+), 90 West (Vg+), 98 Frazier RC (Vg-Ex+), and 99 Checklist (Vg+). This is a very attractive mid-grade complete set of this significant and popular early Topps basketball issue. Total: 100 cards (set of 99 plus one duplicate). Opening Bid $500.