{"product_id":"1969-topps-joe-ellis-57-beckett-authentic-auto-10-sf-warriors-tallboy-rc-1","title":"1969 Topps Joe Ellis #57 Beckett Authentic Auto 10 SF Warriors Tallboy RC","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1969 Topps \"Tall Boy\" Joe Ellis #57 Dual-Certified Beckett Authentic Autograph — Flawless Gem Mint Auto 10 Featuring a Bold Blue Ink Signature on a Classic San Francisco Warriors True Rookie!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAn exceptional, investment-grade showpiece for advanced vintage basketball card collectors, autographed set registry builders, and Golden State Warriors franchise historians. Offered here is an original 1969 Topps \"Tall Boy\" true rookie card issue (#57) beautifully hand-signed by longtime Warriors forward Joe Ellis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eEllis elegantly executed his signature in clean, rich blue ink directly across the lower \"San Francisco\" team designation on the card front. The autograph stream is absolutely flawless, receiving a top-tier \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"207\"\u003eAutograph Grade - 10\u003c\/b\u003e designation from the world-class grading experts at Beckett under official certification number 00016290431.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThe 1969 Topps basketball set holds an untouchable, legendary status in trading card history, famously marking Topps' grand return to professional basketball production after an eleven-year absence. Because of this long layout hiatus, marquee players who entered the league in the mid-1960s had their true rookie issues delayed until this historic 1969 Tallboy release, making these oversized \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"393\"\u003e2-1\/2\" × 4-11\/16\"\u003c\/b\u003e layouts foundational classics. Finding an authentic survivor with an unblemished 10 signature stream is a premium opportunity for any advanced collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCard Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/b\u003e Joe Ellis (8-Season Warriors Standout \u0026amp; Bay Area Hardwood Icon)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCard Subject:\u003c\/b\u003e 1969 Topps Basketball True Rookie Card (RC)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSet Format:\u003c\/b\u003e Iconic Elongated \"Tall Boy\" Layout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCard Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #57\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAutograph Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-Signed bold blue script\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAutograph Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e Beckett\/BAS Certified GEM MINT 10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Safely protected and showcased inside a premium oversized clear Beckett custom slab featuring an immaculate inner framing gasket that emphasizes the vibrant color profile of the vintage card. The card stock displays strong facial color centering, a deep red background huing, and minor corner\/edge character completely expected for an authentic, well-loved mid-century survivor. The blue signature is intensely vivid, sharp, and showcases exceptional visual contrast against the bottom border profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B\u0026R Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66858149347373,"sku":"EB-318401034525","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/8160\/0045\/files\/57_bed4e5bf-2ed4-41e2-8b04-261259c11f37.png?v=1781292075","url":"https:\/\/brcollectibles.co\/products\/1969-topps-joe-ellis-57-beckett-authentic-auto-10-sf-warriors-tallboy-rc-1","provider":"B\u0026R Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}