JIM WASHINGTON
Basketball • 1972-73 Topps Basketball
Sport & Year
Basketball • 1972
Brand & Set
Topps - 1972-73 Topps Basketball
Card Number
#36
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 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar condition range between $0.99 and $3.50. High-grade registered copies (PSA 8 or higher) can exceed $100, but this specimen shows too much wear for that category.
Condition Details
Soft and rounded corners, particularly visible on the bottom right and top right. There are noticeable edge dings on the right side. The centering is shifted significantly toward the top and right. The surface shows some light staining and general age-related yellowing.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current market value of a low-to-mid grade Jim Washington card does not justify the grading fees, which would likely exceed the total value of the card.
Card Description
Jim Washington is depicted in his Atlanta Hawks uniform (white with blue and red trim) in a mid-action posing shot holding a basketball against a solid orange background. The 1972 Topps design features large, stylized team text ('HAWKS') in pink at the bottom right, with the player name and position in blue text along the bottom border.
Notable Features
This set is known for its iconic 'Arched Team Name' design. Jim Washington was a notable forward/center known for his rebounding, primarily for the 76ers, Bulls, and Hawks.
Authentication Notes
The card exhibits authentic 1970s light-stock cardboard aging and period-accurate ink saturation. The printing on the team name shows appropriate halftone patterns for Topps 1972 production.
Scanned: 2026-05-27T18:41:58.047269