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1957 Topps Bill Russell #77
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The 1957 Topps Bill Russell #77 serves as the official rookie card for the 11-time NBA champion and stands as the key anchor of Topps' inaugural 1957-58 basketball set. Graded NM-MT 8 by PSA, this card displays strong color, clean surface stock, and solid eye appeal on an issue notorious for centering flaws and print snow. According to the PSA population report, 48 examples have reached the PSA 8 tier, with very few graded higher across the set's entire production history. This is an investment-grade vintage card.
The 1957-58 Topps issue represents the manufacturer's first dedicated professional basketball product, featuring an 80-card checklist printed on cardstock susceptible to edge wear and surface imperfections. Russell's rookie card documents his early career following two NCAA national titles at the University of San Francisco, preceding a professional career defined by five NBA MVP awards and a 1975 induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.Show more
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