Joe Caldwell
Basketball • 1972-73 Topps
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1972
Brand & Set
Topps - 1972-73 Topps
Card Number
#220
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good-Excellent (VG-EX 4)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (PSA 4/5): $10 - $20
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card typically range from $2 to $10 depending on eye appeal. PSA 8 examples sell for roughly $40-$60, but lower grades stay near raw prices.
Condition Details
The card shows significant top-to-bottom centering issues (heavy on the bottom). Rounded corners are visible, particularly on the bottom right. Edges show slight chipping and whitening. There are visible surface indentations and possible light staining/toning due to age.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The centering is significantly off-top-to-bottom, and the corner wear limits potential to a mid-grade (PSA 4-5). The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the expected result.
Card Description
Joe Caldwell is pictured in a close-up portrait with a bright yellow background. He is shown wearing a white undershirt/jersey and a necklace. The bottom of the image features the 'COUGARS' team name in stylized orange and black block letters. His name and position 'FORWARD' are printed in blue at the bottom border.
Notable Features
Features Joe Caldwell as a member of the Carolina Cougars of the ABA. This set is notable for its vibrant colors and 'arched' team name logo design.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s Topps card stock. The print pattern and ink bleed on the 'COUGARS' text are consistent with Topps production from this era. No signs of modern reproduction.
Scanned: 2026-05-27T18:33:03.260518