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NBA1972
42#

NATE THURMOND

1972-73 TOPPS

TOPPS·#120

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1972-73 Topps Nate Thurmond #120

Thurmond during his prime as the franchise cornerstone of the Warriors, averaging 21 points and 22 rebounds in his peak seasons. Bill Russell called him the toughest opponent he ever faced, and his combination of shot-blocking, rebounding, and scoring made him the most complete center of the late 1960s.

Player

Nate Thurmond

Year

1972

Set

1972-73 Topps

Card #

120

Sport

Basketball

Type

Base Card

Market Value (Based on Sold Data)

Based on public auction records

Source: eBay sold comps, Heritage Auctions, Goldin, PWCC — April 2026

Recent Sales (Mid Grade)PSA 7–8 · Based on eBay sold listings
$15–$80 (PSA 5)Verify on eBay ↗
Recent Sales (Gem Mint)PSA 9–10 · Based on eBay sold listings
$2,000+ (PSA 9)Verify on eBay ↗

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PSA vs BGS vs SGC

PSA

Professional Sports Authenticators

  • +Most liquid — highest resale demand
  • +Largest population database
  • +Vintage specialists
  • +Most recognized globally
  • −Slowest turnaround at economy tier
  • −No subgrades on base service

Best for: Vintage, high-value singles, resale liquidity

BGS

Beckett Grading Services

  • +Subgrades reveal exact condition
  • +BGS 9.5 Black Label = highest premium
  • +Preferred for modern parallels
  • +Slab design seen as premium
  • −Less liquid than PSA for vintage
  • −Stricter centering = harder to get 10

Best for: Modern parallels, autographs, centering-first cards

SGC

Sportscard Guaranty Corporation

  • +Faster turnaround than PSA/BGS
  • +Lower cost at economy tier
  • +Growing collector base
  • +Good for tobacco/pre-war
  • −Lower premium than PSA on most cards
  • −Smaller population database

Best for: Pre-war, tobacco cards, budget-conscious grading

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