Winter Premier Auction 2017
Wed, Jan 4, 2017 04:00PM EST - Sat, Jan 21, 2017 11:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 590
1969 TOPPS BASKETBALL #25 LEW ALCINDOR ROOKIE PSA NM-MT 8
Sold for
$4,393.20
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Presented here is one of the most sought-after rookie cards in the basketball hobby in true Near Mint to Mint condition. Lew Alcindor one of the most dominating players in basketball history led UCLA's Bruins to three NCAA Championships and then as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was the key to several titles in the NBA (most notably with the Los Angeles Lakers). His important rookie card can be said to have inspired the rebirth of enthusiasm for basketball cards. Included in Topps' 1969-70 "Tall Boy" issue the item is often cited as the cornerstone of modern collecting. Although very difficult to find in high grade due to its large size and tendency to display production faults the offered example is remarkably sharp with a fresh uncirculated appearance.
This is one of only 139 examples graded at this level by PSA with 24 graded higher.
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