MACK CALVIN
Basketball • 1971-72 Topps Basketball
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1971
Brand & Set
Topps - 1971-72 Topps Basketball
Card Number
#214
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (PSA 3): $15 - $25
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-to-low grade condition range from $6 to $15. High-grade PSA 8 examples can reach $150+, but this card does not meet that criteria.
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy edge wear and corner rounding; top left and bottom left corners are significantly frayed. Visible surface wear/scuffing on the yellow background. Centering is shifted towards the left (approximately 65/35). Small stains or debris visible on the right border area.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $19-$25) exceeds the raw market value of the card in this specific condition. It is better kept as a raw vintage collectible.
Card Description
Mack Calvin is shown in a portrait shot wearing a white Floridians/Cougars jersey. He played Guard for the Carolina Cougars in the ABA. The design features a bold yellow background with the team name 'COUGARS' in large stylized block lettering at the bottom right.
Notable Features
This is a Rookie Card (RC) of Mack Calvin, a 5-time ABA All-Star and member of the ABA All-Time Team. The set is notable for its 'Trio' design and inclusion of both NBA and ABA players.
Authentication Notes
The card stock appears consistent with 1970s Topps gray-back cardboard. The typography and ink saturation on the yellow background are consistent with authentic 1971 Topps printing processes.
Scanned: 2026-05-27T18:30:28.060518