Wally Jones
Basketball • 1972-73 Topps Basketball
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1972
Brand & Set
Topps - 1972-73 Topps Basketball
Card Number
#143
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00 | Graded (PSA 7): $20 - $30
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.50 - $4.00 on eBay. Higher grade PSA 8 copies have historically reached $40-$60, but this specific card is lower grade.
Condition Details
The card shows significant corner wear, most notably rounding on the top-left and bottom-left corners. There is chipping along the left edge and visible surface wear. The top border is much thinner than the bottom, indicating centering is off (approx 20/80 top-to-bottom). Surface appears to have light staining or foxing on the white borders.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of the grading fee (approx. $19-$25) would far exceed the market value of the card in this condition (estimated grade VG 3). Grading is only financially viable for this specific card in Mint (PSA 9) or Gem Mint (PSA 10) condition.
Card Description
The card features Wally Jones of the Milwaukee Bucks in a defensive or ball-handling pose against a solid red background. The design is iconic to the 1972-73 set, featuring large 'BUCKS' block lettering in orange/yellow in the bottom right. Jones is shown at the guard position.
Notable Features
Includes the 1972-73 trademark design style; no special inserts or autographs. Standard 2.5 by 3.5 inch vintage stock.
Authentication Notes
The card exhibits authentic paper stock aging and the correct typography for the 1972 Topps basketball set. The halftone printing pattern on the red background is consistent with vintage Topps production.
Scanned: 2026-05-27T19:54:24.834920