Bill Russell
Basketball • 2008-09 Topps Basketball
Sport & Year
Basketball • 2008
Brand & Set
Topps - 2008-09 Topps Basketball
Card Number
#77
Card Type
Veteran / Legend
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
$15 - $35 (Raw) / $60 - $125 (PSA 9/10)
Recent Sales
Ungraded copies typically sell for $15 to $25 on eBay. Graded PSA 10 copies have seen peaks around $150 due to the popularity of the 2008 Topps design and Bill Russell's legacy.
Condition Details
The centering is shifted slightly to the right. The corners show very minor softening, and there is visible edge whitening on the left-hand side white border. The surface appears clean but lacks the gloss of a Gem Mint specimen.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it is a potential PSA 10. Based on the visible edge wear and centering, this would likely grade an 8 or 9, where the cost of grading may equal or exceed the value added.
Card Description
Bill Russell is shown in his classic Boston Celtics white home jersey (number 6) performing a jump shot or free throw. The card utilizes the 2008-09 Topps design which features arched borders and 'CELTICS' text vertically on the left. The background shows a packed 1960s era arena crowd.
Notable Features
Features the Hall of Fame center Bill Russell. This specific year/set is highly collected because it was one of the last years Topps produced basketball cards before Panini's exclusivity deal.
Authentication Notes
The card stock, Topps logo placement, and typography are consistent with authentic 2008 Topps production. No signs of reprint or counterfeit are evident.
Scanned: 2026-07-01T22:06:52.452440