Bill Walton is a Hall of Fame center and a member of the NBA Top 50 players of all-time. He was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 1st pick in the 1974 NBA Draft. Prior to joining the NBA, Bill Walton was a stand-out player at UCLA. He won three consecutive NCAA Player of the Year Awards while leading the team to two championships. Despite massive success, Bill Walton’s career was hindered by multiple foot injuries. During his career, he missed four complete seasons due to injury.
Below is a look at some of Bill Walton’s career accomplishments and highlights.
- 2x NBA Champion
- 2x All-NBA
- 1x Block Champion
- 1976 NBA Finals MVP
- 1977 MVP
- 1985 Sixth Man Award
Bill Walton’s rookie card is in the 1974 Topps set alongside fellow Hall of Famer George Gervin. I purchased a raw card on eBay and sent it into a paid signing. The card turned perfectly and I have not seen another card that has the inscription, “Grateful Red”.
Currently there are only 55 autographed 1974 Topps Bill Walton rookie cards in the PSA registry.
Total Investment: $117.74
Estimated Value: $550
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