Nate Thurmond
Basketball • 1972-73 Topps
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1972
Brand & Set
Topps - 1972-73 Topps
Card Number
#135
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: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (PSA 4): $15.00 - $25.00; Graded (PSA 7+): $80.00+
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have recently sold on eBay for $7 to $10. High-grade PSA 8 examples reach over $150.
Condition Details
Moderate corner wear with visible rounding at the top left and bottom right. Centering is shifted toward the top-right. Mild surface wear and edge chipping along the left border. Background color shows some print snow/speckling.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless sentimental. The cost of grading exceeds the market value for a mid-grade example of this common veteran card.
Card Description
Nate Thurmond of the Golden State Warriors, position Center. The card features the '72-73 Topps 'arch' design with a yellow background and pink block lettering for the team name. Thurmond is shown in a portrait shot wearing his Warriors jersey.
Notable Features
Hall of Fame player; classic 1970s archi-design; last name and position in blue text at bottom.
Authentication Notes
Card stock and printing patterns (CMYK dot pattern visible in portrait) are consistent with authentic 1972 Topps issues.
Scanned: 2026-05-27T18:43:26.291033