Lot # 16: 1970-1971 Topps Basketball #123 Pete Maravich Rookie PSA MINT 9

Graded MINT 9 by PSA. Only two examples grade higher out of more than 4,600 cards evaluated to date by PSA. Extremely desirable ultra-high-grade rookie card of "Pistol" Pete Maravich from the very popular and condition-sensitive 1970-1971 Topps "Tall Boys" basketball series. The offered card boasts vibrant colors, four sharp corners, outstanding registration, and excellent centering. Clean reverse. Hall of Famer "Pistol" Pete Maravich started his basketball career as a 6-foot-5 guard from LSU, where he set the record as the greatest scorer in college basketball history. He then went on to join the professional ranks, playing in ten NBA seasons and four NBA All-Star Games. Maravich will forever be remembered for his dazzling style of play and as one of basketball's greatest legends. This is an exceptional high-grade example of Pete Maravich's rookie card, which is the key card from the set and one of the all-time classic basketball cards.