Randy Smith Basketball Card

Randy Smith Basketball Card

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Description
This Topps Randy Smith basketball card is number 173 in a series of 264 that was manufactured by the Topps Company Inc. of New York, New York for the 1973-1974 NBA season. The front of the card features a posed picture of Buffalo Braves guard Randy Smith. The card’s reverse features a small cartoon image illustrating the factoid that “Randy set College High jump Mark of 6’ 10.75”,” as well as a short biographical sketch and career statistics.
Smith played in the NBA from 1971-1983, spending most of his career with the Buffalo Braves (who became the San Diego Clippers in 1978). Smith was a two-time NBA All-Star, winning the All-Star Game MVP award in 1978. Known for his hustle, defense, and athleticism, Smith Smith would miss only eight games throughout his entire 12-year career. From 1972 to 1982 he set a then-NBA record of 906 consecutive games played.
Object Name
card, basketball
date made
1973
copyright date
1969
publisher
Topps Chewing Gum
NBA Properties, Inc.
depicted
Smith, Randy
maker
NBA Properties, Inc.
Topps Chewing Gum
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 1/2 in x 2 1/2 in; 8.89 cm x 6.35 cm
ID Number
1982.0568.040
accession number
1982.0568
catalog number
1982.0568.040
subject
Basketball
Professional
Sports
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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