Vintage Basketball Card Appraisal

1970-71 Topps Connie Hawkins Basketball Card

This item is a 1970-71 Topps Basketball Card featuring Connie Hawkins. The card is encapsulated in a plastic holder, likely for protection or grading, though no grading company mark is clearly visible beyond a faint red horizontal line at the top. The card itself features a portrait of Connie Hawkins, a basketball forward. The design is a vertical format with a light green border surrounding the central image area. A yellow panel with the word "SPORT" is positioned on the left side, running vertically. Above the portrait, a red basketball graphic is depicted alongside the text "1970-71 ALL-STAR" printed in white. Below the basketball graphic and aligned to the right of the "SPORT" panel is "CONNIE HAWKINS FORWARD" in black text. The card exhibits a vintage aesthetic consistent with its stated year of production. While the precise condition of the card is difficult to ascertain fully through the plastic, the visible edges appear relatively sharp, and the color saturation seems good. There are no obvious creases or tears visible through the plastic. The presentation within the plastic holder suggests an attempt to preserve its condition. The quality of printing is typical of cards from this era, showing some slight variations in ink density. No specific manufacturing marks or signatures are discernible beyond the standard card design elements. The card is labeled with "SMALL S - #9" and is listed as "Raw - Near Mint or Better," indicating the seller's assessment of its condition prior to encapsulation.