{"product_id":"1969-topps-len-wilkens-44-psa-5-auto-10-signed-seattle-sonics-tallboy-hof","title":"1969 Topps Len Wilkens #44 PSA 5 AUTO 10 Signed Seattle Sonics Tallboy HOF","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1969 Topps \"Tall Boy\" Len Wilkens #44 Dual-Graded PSA EX 5 \/ GEM MINT AUTO 10 — Flawless Blue Ink Signature on a Highly Preserved Seattle SuperSonics Classic!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAn absolutely spectacular, investment-grade showpiece for advanced vintage basketball card collectors, autographed set registry builders, and Pacific Northwest sports historians. This original 1969 Topps \"Tall Boy\" issue (#44) features the hand-signed autograph of basketball immortal Len Wilkens. Wilkens elegantly penned his signature in rich blue ink directly across the center of his oval portrait profile. The autograph is strikingly crisp, earning a perfect \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"464\"\u003eGem Mint AUTO 10\u003c\/b\u003e grade from the premier authenticators at PSA\/DNA, beautifully paired with a highly collectible, strong-eye-appeal \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"595\"\u003ePSA 5 EX\u003c\/b\u003e vintage card grade under certification number 114654503.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe 1969 Topps basketball set holds an untouchable, top-tier legacy in the trading card hobby, famously marking Topps' grand return to the hardwood after an eleven-year production absence. The release is globally celebrated for introducing the iconic, oversized \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"262\"\u003e2-1\/2\" × 4-11\/16\" Tallboy\u003c\/b\u003e layout that perfectly framed the hardcourt giants of the era. Finding an original 1960s Tallboy card cleanly preserved in an Excellent mid-grade is tough on its own due to the delicate nature of the oversized stock, but securing a dual-graded copy adorned with a perfect 10 signature makes this an extraordinary addition to any elite collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCard Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlayer:\u003c\/b\u003e Len Wilkens (9-Time NBA All-Star, Legend of the NBA 50th \u0026amp; 75th Anniversary Teams)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTeam Subject:\u003c\/b\u003e Seattle SuperSonics Era\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSet Format:\u003c\/b\u003e Iconic Oversized \"Tall Boy\" Layout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCard Number:\u003c\/b\u003e #44\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAutograph Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e PSA\/DNA GEM MINT 10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCard Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e PSA EX 5 (Cert # 114654503)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Magnificently showcased inside an oversized clear PSA custom slab utilizing a premium black display gasket that perfectly accentuates the vibrant color framing of the vintage card. The card features excellent portrait registration, solid facial clarity, clean borders, and uniform edge lines completely typical for a highly preserved mid-century survivor. The blue ink signature is absolutely immaculate, displaying total pigment stability and elite visual contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B\u0026R Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66858148134957,"sku":"EB-318400887149","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/8160\/0045\/files\/57_4d873625-e91b-4fe6-a7e3-18381d1290ed.png?v=1781292057","url":"https:\/\/brcollectibles.co\/products\/1969-topps-len-wilkens-44-psa-5-auto-10-signed-seattle-sonics-tallboy-hof","provider":"B\u0026R Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}