WILLIE WISE
Basketball • 1972-73 Topps Basketball
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1972
Brand & Set
Topps - 1972-73 Topps Basketball
Card Number
#225
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (PSA 3-4): $10 - $20
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-to-low grade condition range from $2.00 to $9.00. High-grade PSA 8 or better examples command significantly more ($100+), but this card does not meet that threshold.
Condition Details
Significant corner rounding visible on all four corners, particularly the top-left and bottom-right. Notable top-to-bottom centering issues (heavy on the bottom). Rough edges and minor surface wear/scuffing on the yellow background.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The visible corner wear and centering issues suggest a low grade (VG 3 or VG-EX 4). The cost of grading would exceed the potential market value of the slabbed card.
Card Description
Willie Wise is shown in his Utah Stars (ABA) uniform. He is in a crouching dribbling pose against a solid yellow background. The team name 'STARS' is featured in a large, blue block-style font slanted across the bottom. His name 'WILLIE WISE' and position 'FORWARD' are printed in red at the very bottom edge.
Notable Features
This card is part of the 1972-73 Topps set which included players from both the NBA and the ABA (American Basketball Association). Willie Wise was a premier ABA star.
Authentication Notes
The card stock appears to be the correct off-white vintage cardboard typical of 1970s Topps. The print dots (halftone) and the specific saturation of the yellow background are consistent with original issues.
Scanned: 2026-05-27T18:30:55.227929