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He was named to the \u003cem\u003e50 Greatest Players in NBA History\u003c\/em\u003e in 1996 and inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1978-79 issue marks the first Topps set to feature Dr. J in a true game-action jump shot, a deliberate upgrade from the bench-sitting poses used on his earlier Topps cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket comps (PSA graded, recent sales):\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA 7 — ~$25–$30 | PSA 8 — ~$30–$80 (avg. ~$54) | PSA 9 — ~$100–$230 | PSA 10 — $1,500+\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePSA pop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 1,300 copies graded at PSA 8 alone, reflecting strong collector demand and consistent market liquidity at every grade level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nA vintage Dr. J card with confirmed All-Star designation, real PSA auction history across all grades, and the legacy of one of basketball's defining players — this is a foundational piece for any serious 1970s NBA collection or \u003cem\u003eJulius Erving\u003c\/em\u003e player run.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. 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