Card Details

• Player: Larry Costello
• Set: 1957 Topps Basketball
• Year: 1957
• Card Number: 33
• Grade: PSA 4 (VG-EX)

Why Collectors Want This Card

This 1957 Topps Larry Costello card stands as a treasured artifact from basketball’s formative years. Representing Costello in his early career with the Syracuse Nationals, it captures the essence of the NBA’s golden era through the lens of one of the sport’s respected players. The 1957 Topps set is a cornerstone for vintage basketball collectors, celebrated for its timeless design and historical significance. While not a rookie card, it remains highly sought after due to Costello’s impact on the game and the rarity of mid-grade examples surviving from this classic set. Enthusiasts value this card not only for its nostalgic appeal but also as a stable long-term investment within the vintage basketball hobby.

Condition / Grading

Professionally graded by PSA with a VG-EX 4 rating, this card exhibits solid preservation with moderate wear consistent with its age. The grade reflects well-centered imagery, intact corners with some softness, and minor surface wear, all typical of a mid-grade vintage card. This grading assures collectors of its authenticity and condition, providing confidence in adding a genuine piece of 1950s basketball history to their collections.

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