1961-62 Fleer Basketball Advertising Panel with Chamberlain & Baylor

• Sold For: $16,450
• Year: 1961
• Auction: 2012 July
• Lot #: 783
• Auction Category: Basketball Cards or Memorabilia

1961-62 Fleer basketball cards rank among the most coveted of basketball issues. Presented is an extremely handsome and super rare blank backed advertising panel promoting this desirable series. This exceptional panel measures 13-1/2 x 9-3/4” and presents vivid colors and bold images against a bright white background. Featured are “regular” & “in action” versions of top stars Baylor, Chamberlain, Cousy & Twyman. The 1961-62 Fleer cards are considered rookie issues for Chamberlain and Baylor compounding the interest of this seldom offered piece. More on our website Minimally affecting this dynamic offering are a barely perceptible surface wrinkle on the Twyman “in action” card, some superficial surface imperfections on the Cousy “regular” card and minor corner wear. These conditions are only evident upon close inspection and do not detract from the outstanding appearance of this upper echelon specimen.