1971 Topps Basketball

bri2327 · April 1, 2007 2:05PM

I havnt seen any threads regarding this great looking set. Is there anyone around here working on it for the registry ?

I was around 40% complete in PSA 8 and 9 when I sold mine off a few years ago when I needed some $$.

Lately Ive been thinking of working on it again and wanted to see if there is much interest from other collectors.

brianwintersfan · April 1, 2007 2:27PM

I'm working on a Bucks team set from that in 8's and 9's.

GDM67 · April 1, 2007 2:34PM

Very psychadelic card design.

bri2327 · April 1, 2007 2:46PM

Yeah they are GD...a definate sign of the times !

I think the colors are what drew me to the set in the first place.

Im not really sure if I want to pursue the set again in graded form or just put together a nice looking raw set and throw it in an album.

ryaneversole · April 1, 2007 4:20PM

I'm going to start on this collection sometime in the near future. I'm finishing up my '81 set and then either going after the '71 or '72 sets. Yeah - the colors are great. The memory lane auction has a PSA 10 Chamberlain... too bad they didn't make a huge catalog with pictures and send it out to people. oh wait... Wonder what it will go for.

bifff257 · June 4, 2007 6:53AM

<< I think the colors are what drew me to the set in the first place. >>

Great set, Hall of Famers and stars, great look, what is not to like...

I am working on this set and recently started to get focused to get it done. I am right at 50% complete and a GPA of 7.5...

My ultimate goal is to get the set completed with a GPA of 8.

I started this set with a hugh PSA 7 common lot I purchased almost 1 year ago... All my stars are in PSA 8...

Ahmanfan · March 2, 2009 6:20PM

I got some recently if anyone is working on the set.
John

jmoran19 · March 3, 2009 1:34AM

Love this set, especially the trio stickers, as a budding 9 year old these were the first basketball wax packs I opened. Use to sneak down to the Kwik Shop during recess and buy (and probably steal

) a few packs.

Currently have 2 complete sets and 1 1/2 of the trio sets. Have been grading the stars, the sharp commons that survived 30 plus years in a shoebox and some trios, sets are named jmoran19.

I have 3 graded Trios (10/11/12 PSA 6, 13/14/15 PSA 8 and 13a/14a/15a PSA 6) for trade or sell if anyone is interested, just send me a PM, John.

Oh, forgot, also have these

benderbroeth · March 3, 2009 3:16PM

i am trying to get this set raw i am only 16 or so cards away from finishing it.

itzagoner · July 19, 2009 1:31AM

bumping this one up as I am trying to build a set for my personal collection, and hopefully complete it someday so I can participate with my 1st Registry set......would appreciate hearing from anyone who might be trying to liquidate or simply sell off extras.

Thanks.

recbball · June 8, 2013 12:23AM

I love the design of this set and it has a strong RC crop.
Building this set in PSA 8 or better.
Down to 2 left.

Need #20 SPENCER HAYWOOD in a PSA 8
#190 CHARLIE SCOTT in a PSA 8 or 9

jay0791 · June 8, 2013 2:23AM

Het recball keep ur grubs off charlie scot...I need that one also.

Haywood is a toughie. I paid over vcp by a lot from a fellow psa board member to get mine.

I am slowly working on the 71 set in psa 8 or above. I'm in 38th place and 29%

Have all the bigger stars and rc's.

As I upgrade to a 9 anyone who wants 8's let me know
Besided the tall boys this is one of my fav sets in BK.

As the BK hof has added an ABA category....there are some hidden hofers still in this set.

Roger Brown was a surprise. Haywood eventually will also

recbball · June 8, 2013 2:57AM

A guy had a set break on e-bay a couple of weeks ago with reasonable buy-it-now prices that helped me get alot of tuff cards, but I missed out on the Haywood and Scott cards.
The last two Haywood cards in 8 didn't go for that much, but I can't afford a 9.

shagrotn77 · June 9, 2013 5:46AM

I bought this Charlie Scott raw for about $11 and got the 8 on it:

I'm still looking for a nicely-centered PSA 8 or 9 Mack Calvin. Ditto for a Mel Daniels.

DetroitSquirreL · June 9, 2013 7:34AM

im looking for a Jabbar & Rudy T

TheCARDKid · June 9, 2013 2:55PM

I use to have a few 71 stars as a kid. The West and Maravich.

-I think last year there was a PSA 10 Ricky Barry rc, and PSA 10 Alcindor that sold for $2 k each, on ebay. I think what keeps me out of the psa 9 and 10 market is the belief these cards really aren't that tough in high grade.

For example, in 72/73 Topps, there have been a bunch of 10's graded in the last few years.

For some reason, some cards are easy. Like the 71/72 Nate Thurmond. There's a bunch of those in high grade. Other cards like the #1 Robertson will probably never go up very high in the population. The color of the cards really pop, like the pink or blue background.

jay0791 · June 9, 2013 9:24PM

I can remember about 10+ years ago I sent in 5 71 thurmonds just because they were that nice.
all 9's and sold them for $40 ea and kept one. They actually have held thier value.

Andy...u just beat me out bidding on the scott. Gregmorris had some nice gradable cards.
You don't really need that card and it certainly doesn't fit your collection. So I can take it off your hands. btw....I won some others
inc a nice calvin.

Is anybody doing the all time top 30 aba set?

There is a ton of 71's inc.

I'm looking for a 74 james silas psa 8 or above. It's like a common as he has zero chance for the hof

Mires · June 10, 2013 1:57PM

The 71 set is my 2nd favorite set behind the 72 set. I see there's a 1971 Topps HOF set in the registry, which includes 35 cards. That might be a good stepping stone to the whole set. I've got a 71 Maravich which is part of my Maravich sets. Love the design, and while not as vibrant, the 72 Icee Bear set includes images from the 71 Topps Set.

recbball · June 11, 2013 1:25AM

Favorite cards:

Best fro

Shortest shorts

AKA Goldfinger

best stache

Did someone sneak up behind Jerry when they took this picture?

Roger Murdock

Shaggy

name says it all

best sideburns

jmoran19 · June 11, 2013 1:56PM

<< For some reason, some cards are easy. Like the 71/72 Nate Thurmond. There's a bunch of those in high grade. Other cards like the #1 Robertson will probably never go up very high in the population. The color of the cards really pop, like the pink or blue background. >>

Its because he's a double print. The 28 player cards on the sheet below are printed twice, as well as the 2nd checklist. The first checklist is a triple print. 233 cards in the set + 29 DP's + 2 for triple print = 264 cards, the standard size of a uncut sheet in the 60's and 70's. John

jay0791 · June 11, 2013 9:49PM

That's great info.

Some of the 29 I recognize as very easy to get in higher grades.

It would be cool if someone could post an incut sheet.

TheCARDKid · June 12, 2013 4:12PM

<< 
Its because he's a double print. The 28 player cards on the sheet below are printed twice, as well as the 2nd checklist. The first checklist is a triple print. 233 cards in the set + 29 DP's + 2 for triple print = 264 cards, the standard size of a uncut sheet in the 60's and 70's. John >>

That makes sense. The Gus Johnson and Jerry Lucas are also easy in a 10, 7 each.

The Connie Hawkins though, is still fairly tough. 36 9's and 3 10's. Less than Maravich or Calvin Murphy.

Kareem's 2nd and 3rd year cards have always seemed kind of underrated. Considering, he's the all time leading scorer, 6x mvp, 6 rings. He's probably been over shadowed by more powerful centers (Chamberlain then, and Russell. Shaq recently). And the importance of centers in general in the NBA has gone down.

jmoran19 · June 13, 2013 10:40PM

<< 

<< For some reason, some cards are easy. Like the 71/72 Nate Thurmond. There's a bunch of those in high grade. Other cards like the #1 Robertson will probably never go up very high in the population. The color of the cards really pop, like the pink or blue background. >>

Its because he's a double print. The 28 player cards on the sheet below are printed twice, as well as the 2nd checklist. The first checklist is a triple print. 233 cards in the set + 29 DP's + 2 for triple print = 264 cards, the standard size of a uncut sheet in the 60's and 70's. John

>>

Here is another 44 card block from the ABA half sheet that would total 132 cards (12 rows x 11 columns), still on the hunt for the other 44. My guess is this is the bottom 4 rows as the ABA free throw card and Billy K card's pops are lower in an "8" than the ABA scoring and Ralph S. cards.

jmoran19 · June 13, 2013 10:46PM

Also, can anyone spot the proof card on the block with Maravich??

DetroitSquirreL · June 14, 2013 12:31AM

Who ever is bidding against me on eBay for these at least let me win the Rudy T , lol

PSamp77 · June 24, 2013 9:45AM

Great looking sets, I think there is still more star power and higher ceiling for value in the baseball sets though.

DetroitSquirreL · June 24, 2013 9:47AM

got the Rudy T rookie

bballjunkie · June 30, 2013 5:57AM

Still looking for the Mel Daniels card in PSA 8 to complete my set. Any help would be appreciated!

jay0791 · June 30, 2013 1:26PM

me too
its a toughie

jmoran19 · July 1, 2013 3:32AM

<< me too
its a toughie >>

Not for this guy

, and NO, I'm not interesed in selling

0301711950 195 MEL DANIELS 8 31 8

recbball · July 12, 2013 7:51AM

Got this one in the mail today.
Now need one more to finish the set in PSA 8 or better - #20 Spencer Haywood

aro13 · July 12, 2013 10:40AM

Very nice Scott.

Daniels is very tough in an 8.

jmoran19 · July 13, 2013 9:22AM

<< Got this one in the mail today.
Now need one more to finish the set in PSA 8 or better - #20 Spencer Haywood >>

That will be another tuff one as he's a bottom row card

jmoran19 · July 13, 2013 9:45AM

proof card and issued card as Walt was traded to Buffalo on 7/26/1971 :

MiniDuff · July 15, 2013 10:55AM

Just had my first sub with a group of more than one or two 71 basketball pop. Pretty happy with the results. A few real toughies, the Cunningham is a pop 1, the Ellis 9 a pop 4 and the Stallworth one of the tougher 8s too. I will probably be listing them all in the coming weeks, so feel free to pm if you need anything:

414 1 21655840 NEAR MINT 7 1971 TOPPS 34 GEOFF PETRIE Card
415 1 21655841 MINT 9 1971 TOPPS 41 JIM McMILLIAN Card
416 1 21655842 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 49 DAVE STALLWORTH Card
417 1 21655843 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 60 HAL GREER Card
418 1 21655844 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 77 GUS JOHNSON Card
419 1 21655845 N6: MINIMUM SIZE REQUIREMENT 1971 TOPPS 78 DAVE BING Card
420 1 21655846 GEM MINT 10 1971 TOPPS 79 BILLY CUNNINGHAM Card
421 1 21655847 NEAR MINT 7 1971 TOPPS 80 LEN WILKENS Card
422 1 21655848 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 94 BOB ARNZEN Card
423 1 21655849 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 95 WES UNSELD Card
424 1 21655850 MINT 9 1971 TOPPS 111 LEROY ELLIS Card
425 1 21655851 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 114 DON NELSON Card
426 1 21655852 MINT 9 1971 TOPPS 121 GAIL GOODRICH Card
427 1 21655853 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 124 DENNIS AWTREY Card
428 1 21655854 MINT 9 1971 TOPPS 131 NATE THURMOND Card
429 1 21655855 N6: MINIMUM SIZE REQUIREMENT 1971 TOPPS 133 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME 1 ALCINDOR SCORES 31! Card
430 1 21655856 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 144 NBA CHECKLIST 1-144 COPYRIGHT EXTENDS TO #110 Card
431 1 21655857 NEAR MINT 7 1971 TOPPS 151 ABA ASSISTS LEADERS/CALVIN/MELCHIONNI/SCOTT MELCHIONNI/CALVIN/SCOTT Card
432 1 21655858 NEAR MINT 7 1971 TOPPS 152 LARRY BROWN Card
433 1 21655859 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 157 LES HUNTER Card
434 1 21655860 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 158 CHARLIE WILLIAMS Card
435 1 21655861 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 158 CHARLIE WILLIAMS Card
436 1 21655862 MINT 9 1971 TOPPS 174 JULIAN HAMMOND Card
437 1 21655863 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 180 JOHN BRISKER Card
438 1 21655864 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 181 DOUG MOE Card
439 1 21655865 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 181 DOUG MOE Card
440 1 21655866 MINT 9 1971 TOPPS 185 JAMES JONES Card
441 1 21655867 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 189 MIKE LEWIS Card
442 1 21655868 NEAR MINT 7 1971 TOPPS 207 CINCY POWELL Card
443 1 21655869 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 210 BYRON BECK Card
444 1 21655870 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 211 JOHN BEASLEY Card
445 1 21655871 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 224 LOUIE DAMPIER Card
446 1 21655872 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 225 ROGER BROWN Card
447 1 21655873 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 TOPPS 226 JOE DePRE Card

recbball · August 23, 2013 1:24AM

Just down to one card:

#20 Spencer Haywood in a PSA 8
Would pay well over VCP.

Mires · September 6, 2013 1:47PM

I'm not collecting the set per se, but I've picked up a few raw cards and have the Maravich in a PSA 8, but today I got this Beasley in the mail. I don't know a lot about the player or the team, but I'm from the DFW area and the image just spoke to me. Visually, it looks better than a 8, but has some staining on the back. It doesn't bother me at all. I'll take cards like this every day of the week.

recbball · October 18, 2013 3:18AM

Finished my set in PSA 8 or better the other day. The final card being Spencer Haywood.
I have every card scanned in my set if you want to have a look:

'71 set

cardbender · October 18, 2013 10:37AM

Nice going Recbball. Great accomplishment. How long did it take to complete your set?
I think it's one of the best sets from the 1970s.

I've often thought of starting it myself. I have a few of the key cards already.

recbball · October 18, 2013 11:44AM

Thanks cardbender.
Started 4/30/12 - Finished 10/15/13
I had some of the key cards from the set when I started.
I decided to jump in when I saw a large lot of PSA 8s for sale on e-bay.
I always loved the design of this year, strong rookie class and first ABA cards make this a great set.

recbball · August 2, 2015 7:00AM

My 1971 Topps set is up for auction at Huggins and Scott, (ends 08/06):

'71 set

benderbroeth · August 3, 2015 7:44AM

sad to see that you are selling your sets.

cardbender · August 5, 2015 7:36PM

Good luck with your set sale, Recbball.

jmoran19 · February 5, 2016 5:50AM

Had a small 71/72 order pop this week. IMO each card is ungraded by 1 full grade, the cowens was perfect

25219229 0301710080 1971 TOPPS 8 TERRY DISCHINGER 7 Cert Printed View Item
25219230 0301710550 1971 TOPPS 55 PETE MARAVICH 7 Cert Printed View Item
25219231 0301710650 1971 TOPPS 65 WALT FRAZIER 7 Cert Printed View Item
25219232 0301710870 1971 TOPPS 87 JERRY SLOAN 8 Cert Printed View Item
25219233 0301710900 1971 TOPPS 90 JIMMY WALKER 8 Cert Printed View Item
25219234 0301711070 1971 TOPPS 107 DAVE DEBUSSCHERE 8 Cert Printed View Item
25219235 0301711140 1971 TOPPS 114 DON NELSON 8 Cert Printed View Item
25219236 0301711160 1971 TOPPS 116 WALT BELLAMY 8 Cert Printed View Item
25219237 0301710350 1971 TOPPS 35 JOHN HAVLICEK 7 Cert Printed View Item
25219238 0301710470 1971 TOPPS 47 DAVE COWENS 8 Cert Printed View Item
25219239 0301710630 1971 TOPPS 63 BOB LANIER 7 Cert Printed View Item
25219240 0301710890 1971 TOPPS 89 SHALER HALIMON 6 Cert Printed View Item
25219241 0301710910 1971 TOPPS 91 RUDY TOMJANOVICH 8 Cert Printed View Item
25219242 0301711000 1971 TOPPS 100 LEW ALCINDOR 8 Cert Printed View Item
25219243 0301711950 1971 TOPPS 195 MEL DANIELS 8 Cert Printed View Item

PSASAP · February 5, 2016 7:20PM

Congrats on the Mel Daniels rookie, an 8 is a solid grade.

aro13 · February 6, 2016 8:41AM

Jmoran19 - As mentioned nice Daniels. I sent in quite a few 71's about 5 months ago and was pretty disappointed with the grades as well. I thought I had a perfect Daniels and it came back a 7. I checked and checked and could not figure out why. I ended up selling it, and figure it is in an 8 holder now at least. I did get a PSA 9 on a Dave Debusschere card which was the lowest valued card in that grade I sent in.

1971 Topps Basketball

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