Elvin Hayes

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 4/10

Consistent low-end pricing with stable high-grade values based on recent sales data.

Next months. Stable with ungraded under $5

Long term. Stable for mid-grades; high-end gems may appreciate modestly

History

Elvin Hayes, nicknamed 'The Big E,' was an NBA Hall of Famer who played for the Washington Bullets during the 1979 season, known for his scoring prowess and rebounding; he won an NBA championship in 1978 and was selected to the All-Star 1st Team, highlighting his elite status.

1979, released as part of the 1979-80 Topps Basketball set in the United States.

• Features All-Star 1st Team special stamp
• Depicts Hayes with the Washington Bullets
• Part of the flagship Topps basketball release covering the 1978-79 NBA season

Rarity and print run

Tier

Common

Print run

Very High

First printed in

1979 Topps Basketball

Demand

Low

Supply

Abundant

• Mass-produced flagship set
• High overall print run
• Rarer in high grades like graded 10 due to survival rate

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues common in Topps cards, edge wear, corner fraying, surface print defects, and off-centering; avoid cards with print snow or wax stains.

Storage. Store in soft penny sleeves within top loaders or semi-rigid holders; keep in cool, dry environment away from sunlight; use card savers for mailers.

Authenticity. Examine for correct 1979 Topps stock thickness, sharp borders, and player image clarity; no known reprints for this set; authenticate high-value grades via graded or graded population reports.