Bill Melchionni
Basketball • 1972-73 Topps
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1972
Brand & Set
Topps - 1972-73 Topps
Card Number
#223
Card Type
Veteran / Insert Subset
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded (PSA 3-4): $10 - $20
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in low-to-mid grade range between $1 and $7. High-grade (PSA 8+) copies can exceed $100, but low-grade copies have minimal premium.
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy corner rounding, noticeable edge wear with chipping, off-center alignment (shifted to the right), and visible surface dirt/toning. Possible light creasing along the right edge.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The condition issues (corners and edges) would likely result in a grade of 3 or 4, where the grading fees would significantly exceed the value of the card.
Card Description
The card features 1st Team ABA All-Star Bill Melchionni of the New York Nets. The design includes a red bottom-right section with yellow text and a star logo indicating the '71-72 All-Star status. The image shows an action shot of Melchionni in his stars-and-stripes Nets uniform against a black background.
Notable Features
Features the 'ABA All-Stars' designation. Special '71-72 star logo on the bottom left.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1972 Topps card. The paper stock shows natural aging (toning), and the print pattern is consistent with early 70s Topps lithography.
Scanned: 2026-05-27T19:44:50.549896