If you had looked at the images on some of his earliest issues, you'd never guess he'd become one of the most successful coaches in NBA history. Long hair, long mustache. A little counter-culture vibe. Inside, though, was the blossoming mind of a man who would guide greatness. Phil Jackson basketball cards stretch from his 1970s playing days to his … [Read more...]
Rookie Cards of the 2019 Basketball Hall of Fame Class
They represent multiple eras but there's a definite 1970s vibe to the 2019 Basketball Hall of Fame Class. Here's a look at the rookie cards of the inductees who have them. Carl Braun Braun played in the NBA for 13 years, joining the New York Knicks just as the league was getting off the ground and leading them in scoring for seven straight seasons. He … [Read more...]
Vintage Pack Facts: 1973-74 Topps Basketball
As the 1970s unfolded, Topps settled into a pattern of consistency with its annual basketball card releases. Standard sized cards with 264 in a set between ABA and NBA players, leaders and post-season highlights. The only thing collectors had to wonder about was the design. And of course, if you were a kid, you were hoping the price of a pack wouldn't … [Read more...]
Scarce 1971-72 Dual Wax Box Highlights 900-Lot Wheatland Auction
Amid the hundreds of new and vintage sports cards, autographs and memorabilia in Wheatland Auction Services’ online catalog is something even experts in the field consider a white whale—something known to exist but virtually unseen in many years. Standing out among a recently consigned collection of vintage unopened boxes was a 1971-72 Topps basketball “double box”, featuring … [Read more...]