WALT WESLEY
Basketball • 1971-72 Topps
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1971
Brand & Set
Topps - 1971-72 Topps
Card Number
#141
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Good (G 2) to Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
Raw (ungraded): $1.00 - $5.00; Graded PSA 8+: $40.00 - $100.00+
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for under $5 on eBay. High-grade PSA copies (8 or higher) for this specific set fluctuate based on registry demand.
Condition Details
Significant corner rounding and wear; heavy edge chipping and softening; top right corner has a notable fray/nick; centering is shifted slightly towards the bottom right; surface shows some light staining or discoloration on the white borders.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The visible wear on the corners and edges would likely result in a grade between 2 and 3, which does not increase the value enough to cover the grading fees.
Card Description
Walt Wesley is shown in his Cleveland Cavaliers jersey, holding a basketball. He is depicted with his iconic afro hairstyle of the era. The design features a green background within a rounded black border, with 'CAVALIERS' in stylized blue block lettering at the bottom above his name and position.
Notable Features
This set is famous for its 'arch' or 'tombstone' design features and is the primary Topps basketball set of the early 1970s.
Authentication Notes
The card stock appears to be the correct vintage 'gray-back' or 'cream-back' cardboard used by Topps in 1971. The printing of the blue 'CAVALIERS' text shows standard halftone patterns consistent with period-accurate lithography.
Scanned: 2026-05-27T18:38:41.505858