1961-62 Fleer Basketball #10 Bob Cousy
About this card
The 1961-62 Fleer Basketball Bob Cousy is card #10 of 66, in the set's Portrait subset (#1-44, the numbered portraits). Bob Cousy was already an established star by 1961-62, so this is a key veteran card rather than a rookie. It is one of the set's star key cards. 1961-62 Fleer was Fleer's only major NBA issue between the 1957-58 Topps set and the 1969-70 Topps era - 66 cards split into 44 Portrait cards (#1-44) and 22 In Action cards (#45-66), every one single-printed with no short prints.
About Bob Cousy
Robert "Bob" Cousy starred at the College of the Holy Cross, earning three-time All-America honors, before entering the 1950 NBA Draft. After the franchise that acquired his rights folded, a famous dispersal draw landed him with the Boston Celtics. The 6-foot-1 point guard spent 13 seasons in Boston (1950–63) and briefly returned with the Cincinnati Royals in 1969-70. Regarded as the NBA's first great point guard, Cousy was a 13-time All-Star, 12-time All-NBA pick, and the 1957 league MVP, and he led the NBA in assists for eight straight seasons (1953–60). He anchored the early Celtics dynasty to six championships and averaged 18.4 points and 7.5 assists per game. Nicknamed the "Houdini of the Hardwood" by sportswriters for his razzle-dazzle ball-handling, Cousy was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1971. On this 1961-62 Fleer card he appears as a veteran star and the era's premier playmaker.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 1,046 | 3 | 30 | 172 | 209 | 180 | 157 | 292 | 3 |
| SGC | 384 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 40 | 46 | 79 | 190 | 10 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-07-09. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1961-62 Fleer Bob Cousy a rookie card?
No. Bob Cousy was already an established star by 1961-62, so this is a key veteran card rather than a rookie card.
How rare is the 1961-62 Fleer Bob Cousy in high grade?
Condition-scarce. PSA has graded about 1,046 copies and SGC about 384, yet only 3 have reached PSA 10 and 30 are PSA 9. Every card in the set was single-printed - there are no short prints - so all of its scarcity is condition scarcity, and clean, well-centered copies sit far above the raw totals. Population snapshot 2026-07-09.
What makes the 1961-62 Fleer Bob Cousy a key card?
It is one of the set's star cards, from the only major NBA card set issued between 1957-58 Topps and 1969-70 Topps - the defining basketball issue of the 1960s. Value depends heavily on grade and centering; use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
Sources: Basketball-Reference · hoophall.com · Wikipedia. Bio and card data compiled & maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-10-05.
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