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1971-72 Topps #55 Pete Maravich (SGC 6.5)

Currency:CAD Category:Collectibles / Trading Cards Start Price:75.00 CAD Estimated At:75.00 - 200.00 CAD
1971-72 Topps #55 Pete Maravich (SGC 6.5)
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Sharp 2nd year card of one of basketball's greatest legends. The premier ball handler of this day, his style bridged the gap between Bob Cousy and Larry Bird/Magic Johnson. He utilized no-look passes and deceptive ball skills like few every have. "Pistol Pete" is the NCAA's all-time Div 1 scoring leader, having averaged 44.2 pts per game over three seasons (rules prevented him from playing varsity as a freshman). What's astonishing is at the time there was no 3-point line, yet he was able to put up those numbers. His outside shooting was a strength, and with a 3-pt option his numbers would have been even more incredible. There wasn't even a shot clock at the time as well. With a clock, offense is speeded up, and scores are generally higher. Under modern rules there's no, telling how high is totals would have been. Injuries took their toll once he turned pro, but over his 10-yr career he averaged 24.2 pts a game and led the NBA in scoring avg in 1977. He died at the young age of 40 due to a heart issue. This popular card, his 2nd year issue, is graded a solid 6,5 EX-NM+ by SGC! Add a legend to your PC right here!