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Julius Erving Rookie Card
1972 Topps #195 PSA 9
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Julius Winfield Erving II, commonly referred to as Dr. J, began his professional career in the ABA with the Virginia Squires then with the New York Nets. In 5 ABA seasons, he was the league's MVP three times while capturing three scoring titles and leading the New York Nets to two ABA Championships. Often considered one of the greatest dunkers of all time, Erving won the first-ever dunk contest at the 1976 ABA All-Star Game, where he famously jumped from the free-throw line.

 

When the ABA merged with the NBA, Dr. J played the rest of his celebrated career with the Philadelphia 76ers. In the 1982-83 season, Erving led the 76ers to an NBA Championship, losing only a single time throughout the entire playoffs. Dr. J was the face of the NBA and made a significant impact on the game of basketball.

 

Topps released the 1972-73 set with 264 cards that separated the ABA and NBA. Unquestionably, Dr. J's card from the set is the most sought after. With a total card population of 3,985, only 4% of Dr. J's cards from the set have earned at least a PSA 9. As an ambassador to the game of basketball, Erving’s 1972 Topps #195 card will remain a piece of basketball history.


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Thesis
Before there was MJ or LeBron, there was Dr J. Described as the dominant player of his era, Julius Erving’s finesse and power pushed boundaries in the league(s). In fact, his style of play was so innovative that he is often credited as being the catalyst for the ABA-NBA merger in 1976. When all was said and done, the now Hall-of-Famers performances had earned him 3 Championship titles and 4 League MVP awards between the two leagues. Erving’s legendary status in the sport, compounded by macro tailwinds in the card collecting category, makes us excited about the potential trajectory of this card.
The Card
Erving’s 1972 Topps card is his only recognized rookie card, making it inherently more collectible. Only 158 cards have received a PSA 9 grade, 39 of which have some overall quality issues.
Recent Sales
The most recent sale of this card in a PSA 9 was for $50,000 in February 2021. The 12-month high was for $50,000 in February 2021, and the 12-month low was for $3,750 in April 2020.
Macro Trends
PWCC tracks an index of the Top 100 sports cards, and notes a Return on Investment of 313% from 2008-2020, outperforming the S&P 500 by 178%.
Risk
Julius Erving is no longer in the NBA. Limited future catalysts or declining overall relevance could negatively impact the value of his cards.

Details

Player
Julius Erving
Card Grade
PSA 9
Year
1972
Set
1972 Topps Basketball
Number
#195
Population
119
Certification Number
41887596
Drop Value
$15,800
IPO Share Value
$10.00

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