Object Details
publisher
NBA Properties, Inc.
Topps Chewing Gum
maker
NBA Properties, Inc.
Topps Chewing Gum
Description
This Topps basketball card features a recap of the 1972-1973 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals series between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks. The front of the card features an in-game action photo of Boston Celtics players Dave Cowens and Paul Silas defending a shot by an unidentified member of the Hawks. The card’s reverse has the dates and scores of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semi-Final series, which Boston won in six games.
The Boston Celtics roster in this series featured five players who had been or would later become NBA All-Stars: Dave Cowens, Paul Silas, John Havlicek, Jo Jo White, and Paul Westphal. The Atlanta Hawks featured three such players with Lou Hudson, Pete Maravich, and Walt Bellamy.
date made
1972
copyright date
1969
ID Number
1982.0568.055
accession number
1982.0568
catalog number
1982.0568.055
Object Name
card, basketball
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in; 8.89 cm x 6.35 cm
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
name of sport or game
Basketball
level of sport
Professional
web subject
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_665104