1. 1969-70 Topps #25 on eBay
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Topps, base rookie card, rookie card, issued as Lew Alcindor.
Best Kareem Abdul-Jabbar rookie cards
Key rookie card: 1969-70 Topps #25. 1 rookie card, every one below.
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Which Kareem Abdul-Jabbar card is the real rookie card?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's key rookie card is the 1969-70 Topps #25. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a 1st round, 1st overall pick in the 1969 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. The checklist below lists one rookie card by card number, each row from a cited source.
He reached the NBA in 1969-70 under his birth name, Lew Alcindor, and his 1969-70 Topps #25 is the card the guides and Sports Collectors Digest list as his rookie card, printed with the Alcindor name. The 1969-70 Topps cards are oversized 'tall boys' that need larger holders than standard cards. The licensed field is left null because no fetched source states the licensing terms.
Sources: allvintagecards.com, sportscollectorsdigest.com, Old Sports Cards.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career, in brief
- Played 1969 to 1989 for the Milwaukee Bucks (1969 to 1975) and the Los Angeles Lakers (1975 to 1989).
- Scored 38,387 regular-season points; he took over the NBA career scoring record in 1984 and held it until 2023.
- Won a record six NBA MVP awards and six NBA titles as a player (1971, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988).
- NBA Rookie of the Year in 1969-70 and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Played from 1969 to 1989.
- Honors include the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, the NBA All-Rookie Team, the All-NBA Team, among 30 listed on Wikidata.
Career facts: [1]
His top 5, card by card
2. 2023-24 Prizm Franchise Favorites Signatures #10 on eBay
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Panini, autograph, 9 parallels listed.
3. 2023-24 Select Few Signatures #1 on eBay
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Panini, autograph, 4 parallels listed.
4. 2024-25 Prizm Legends #279 on eBay
Chrome
Panini, chromium, 81 parallels listed.
5. 2024-25 Prizm Fast Break Autographs #31
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Panini, autograph, 4 parallels listed.
Full checklist: 1 rookie card, 13 total
1 rookie card and 12 other cards with card numbers, each from the checklist linked on its row. A row marked "one source" is printed by one checklist site only. Parallels are counted, not listed.
- 1969-70 Topps #25 on eBayrookie card, issued as Lew AlcindorBase · Not numbered · RCBaseNot numberedRC
- 2023-24 Prizm Franchise Favorites Signatures #10 on eBay9 parallels listedAuto · Not numberedAutoNot numberedNo
- 2023-24 Select Few Signatures #1 on eBay4 parallels listedAuto · Not numberedAutoNot numberedNo
- 2024-25 Prizm Legends #279 on eBay81 parallels listedChrome · Not numberedChromeNot numberedNo
- 2024-25 Prizm Fast Break Autographs #314 parallels listedAuto · Not numberedAutoNot numberedNo
- 2024-25 Donruss Optic Legends #228 on eBay74 parallels listedChrome · Not numberedChromeNot numberedNo
- 2024-25 Donruss Optic Opti-Graphs #30 on eBay7 parallels listedAuto · Not numberedAutoNot numberedNo
- 2024-25 Donruss Optic Opti-Graphs International #30 on eBay1 parallels listedAuto · Not numberedAutoNot numberedNo
- 2024-25 Donruss Optic Retro Series Signatures International #1 on eBay8 parallels listedAuto · Not numberedAutoNot numberedNo
- 2024-25 Donruss Optic Optical Illusions #4 on eBay15 parallels listedInsert · Not numberedInsertNot numberedNo
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- 2024-25 Donruss Optic Winner Stays #14 on eBay15 parallels listedInsert · Not numberedInsertNot numberedNo
- 2024-25 Select Signatures #20 on eBay10 parallels listedAuto · /99Auto/99No
- 2024-25 Select Top Shelf Signatures #14 on eBay4 parallels listedAuto · Not numberedAutoNot numberedNo
Checklist sources, checked 2026-10-17: Panini, Old Sports Cards, allvintagecards.com, sportscollectorsdigest.com, Checklist Insider, Checklist Center.
Graded: PSA 10, BGS and CGC explained
A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) or BGS 9.5 is the top grade most collectors look for: sharp corners, clean edges, centered printing and an unmarked surface. A graded card and a raw one are different cards to look up. How the four graders compare and what PSA grading costs.
- 1969-70 Topps #25: the set's oversized 'tall boy' size makes copies harder to find in mint condition and needs special holders (source: allvintagecards.com).
How PSA, CGC and Beckett grade
PSA
- Top grades:
- Gem Mint 10, then Mint 9 and NM-MT 8.
- Half grades:
- 1.5 through 8.5 since February 2008; there is no PSA 9.5.
One overall grade on the label. Centering weighs heavily in it.
CGC
- Top grades:
- Pristine 10 (virtually flawless, 50/50 centering), then Gem Mint 10 and Mint+ 9.5.
- Half grades:
- Yes, from Fair 1.5 up to Mint+ 9.5.
Authentic (AU) for a genuine card that cannot take a number; Authentic Altered (AA) for one that was altered.
Source: CGC grading scale
Beckett (BGS)
- Top grades:
- Pristine 10; a Black Label Pristine 10 has a 10 in all four subgrades.
- Half grades:
- Yes, 1 to 10 in half points.
Four subgrades on the label: centering, corners, edges and surface.
Source: Beckett grading
Grading scales as each grader describes them, checked Oct 16, 2026.
Listing counts and lookups this week
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar market data
Counts and lookups, not prices over time- Listed on eBay right now
- His key card...Lowest ask, key card...All his cards...eBay listings now. Never stored.
- Collector attention
- 26,228 lookups this week, up 16% on the week before30 daysWikipedia lookups, week to Oct 21
- His checklist
- 13 cards: 1 RC, 8 autos, 1 numbered /99 or lowerParlae checklist, every sourced card
Collector attention
Collector attention: up 16% this week, up 5% over 30 days
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar card questions (6)
What is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's rookie card?
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's first base rookie card is the 1969-70 Topps #25. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's rookie season was 1969-70.
What year is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's rookie card?
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's rookie season was 1969-70, so the rookie cards carry that year.
How many rookie cards does Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have?
- Our checklist lists 1 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar rookie card with card numbers, each from a cited source. It is not every parallel or color variation.
How much is a Kareem Abdul-Jabbar rookie card worth?
- Parlae does not print card values. Find the year, set, card number, parallel and grade on your card, then check eBay sold listings or eBay's price guide for that exact card.
Are collectors watching Kareem Abdul-Jabbar right now?
- Collector attention is rising: Wikipedia lookups of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are up 16% this week. That is attention, not a price.
Does Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have a PSA 10?
- PSA's population report says how many PSA 10s exist of each card; Parlae does not reprint it. To see PSA 10 copies listed now, tap the PSA 10 chip at the top of this page.
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