{"product_id":"1969-topps-mel-counts-49-psa-authentic-auto-9-signed-la-lakers-tallboy-vintage","title":"1969 Topps Mel Counts #49 PSA Authentic AUTO 9 Signed LA Lakers Tallboy Vintage","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1969 Topps \"Tall Boy\" Mel Counts #49 Certified PSA\/DNA Authentic Autograph — Brilliant Blue Ink Signed Los Angeles Lakers Frontline Standard!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eA superb piece of vintage basketball history featuring an original 1969 Topps \"Tall Boy\" issue (#49) hand-signed by 2-time NBA Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Mel Counts. Counts beautifully penned his flowing script signature in crisp, dark blue ink directly across the lower center margin of his classic purple-and-gold warmups portrait. This exceptional autographed collectible has been fully verified, certified, and encapsulated with a premium \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"451\"\u003eMint AUTO 9\u003c\/b\u003esignature assessment by the industry-leading authentication experts at PSA\/DNA under certification number 114659547.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe 1969 Topps basketball set holds a monumental, sacred status in the trading card hobby, famously marking Topps' grand return to the professional 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=\"271\"\u003e2-1\/2\" × 4-11\/16\" Tallboy\u003c\/b\u003e layout that perfectly captured the towering hardcourt giants of the era. Finding an authentic, cleanly preserved mid-century survivor with a sharp, bold signature from a premier championship-era center is an incredible opportunity for any dedicated autographed set registry builder or vintage Lakers team collector.\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 Mel Counts (2x NBA Champion \u0026amp; 1964 Olympic Gold Medalist)\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 Los Angeles Lakers 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 #49\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 MINT 9\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\"\u003eCertification Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 114659547\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 Secured safely inside an oversized clear PSA custom holder featuring a tailored black display gasket that maximizes the vintage visual aesthetic of the card profile. The card stock showcases honest surface aging, minor corner softening, and natural edge wear entirely common and expected for an authentic, schoolyard-handled mid-century survivor. The blue signature presents with magnificent visual contrast, excellent pigment stability, and perfect legibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B\u0026R Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66858147577901,"sku":"EB-318400875050","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/8160\/0045\/files\/57_d3babbb1-700a-47fa-a5e9-fb529a53aaea.png?v=1781292048","url":"https:\/\/brcollectibles.co\/products\/1969-topps-mel-counts-49-psa-authentic-auto-9-signed-la-lakers-tallboy-vintage","provider":"B\u0026R Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}