George Mikan
1948 Bowman Basketball · 69
George Mikan 69 (Base high number, PSA 10): last verified sale $403,664 on Nov 12, 2019 (SCP Auctions). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/basketball/1948-bowman-george-mikan-69/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
George Mikan 69 (Base high number, PSA 9): last verified sale $426,000 on Jun 11, 2021 (Memory Lane, Inc.). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/basketball/1948-bowman-george-mikan-69/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
George Mikan 69 (Base high number, PSA 8): last verified sale $147,484 on Feb 20, 2022 (Memory Lane, Inc.). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/basketball/1948-bowman-george-mikan-69/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
George Mikan 69 (Base high number, PSA 7): last verified sale $32,100 on Apr 9, 2023 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/basketball/1948-bowman-george-mikan-69/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
George Mikan 69 (Base high number, PSA 6.5): last verified sale $16,856 on Oct 20, 2020 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/basketball/1948-bowman-george-mikan-69/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
George Mikan 69 (Base high number, PSA 6): last verified sale $12,200 on May 27, 2023 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/basketball/1948-bowman-george-mikan-69/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
George Mikan 69 (Base high number, PSA 5.5): last verified sale $12,104 on Oct 9, 2023 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/basketball/1948-bowman-george-mikan-69/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
George Mikan 69 (Base high number, PSA 5): last verified sale $15,300 on Jan 9, 2022 (Goldin). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/basketball/1948-bowman-george-mikan-69/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
George Mikan 69 (Base high number, PSA 4): last verified sale $7,970 on Mar 25, 2025 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/basketball/1948-bowman-george-mikan-69/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
George Mikan 69 (Base high number, PSA 3): last verified sale $18,000 on Feb 21, 2021 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/basketball/1948-bowman-george-mikan-69/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
George Mikan 69 (Base high number, PSA 2): last verified sale $5,643 on Jan 7, 2021 (Sirius Sports Auctions). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/basketball/1948-bowman-george-mikan-69/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
George Mikan 69 (Base high number, PSA 1.5): last verified sale $3,400 on Oct 4, 2024 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/basketball/1948-bowman-george-mikan-69/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
George Mikan 69 (Base high number, PSA 1): last verified sale $3,602 on Jul 7, 2025 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/basketball/1948-bowman-george-mikan-69/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
George Mikan 69 (Base high number, PSA Auth): last verified sale $5,412 on Apr 8, 2022 (Huggins and Scott Auctions). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/sports/basketball/1948-bowman-george-mikan-69/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Values as of Sep 27, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Key facts
- CardVolume lists 19 verified sales of the 1948 Bowman Basketball George Mikan #69 as of September 27, 2026.
- No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $3,602 for a Base high number PSA 1 on July 7, 2025 at eBay.
- The highest verified sale on record is $426,000 for a Base high number PSA 9 on June 11, 2021 at Memory Lane, Inc..
Updated · Only verified or cross-checked sales count · How we verify · Data: Markdown, JSON
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | Base high number | PSA 1 · cert 53593916 | $3,602 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Recent eBay auction row in PSA CardFacts. | Verified | Open |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Base high number | PSA 4 · cert 42473291 | $7,970 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Recent eBay auction row in PSA CardFacts. | Verified | Open |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Base high number | PSA 1.5 · cert 46895105 | $3,400 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 267008887311 | Verified | Open |
| Oct 9, 2023 | Base high number | PSA 5.5 · cert 53796117 | $12,104 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 325830054934. Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
| May 27, 2023 | Base high number | PSA 6 · cert 05029885 | $12,200 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA CardFacts APR row. | Verified | Open |
| Apr 9, 2023 | Base high number | PSA 7 · cert 06008533 | $32,100 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA CardFacts APR row. | Verified | Open |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Base high number | PSA Auth · cert 63760027 | $5,412 | Huggins and Scott Auctions auction Lot 1017. Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
| Feb 20, 2022 | Base high number | PSA 8 · cert 01003106 | $147,484 incl. buyer's premium | Memory Lane, Inc. auction PSA CardFacts APR row. | Verified | Open |
| Jan 9, 2022 | Base high number | PSA 5 · cert 07132077 | $15,300 | Goldin auction Lot 1333. Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Base high number | PSA 6 · cert 02072161 | $20,400 | Heritage Auctions auction Lot 59281. Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Base high number | PSA 1.5 · cert 62872448 | $4,527 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 403004770342. Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
| Jun 11, 2021 | Base high number | PSA 9 · cert 02035014 | $426,000 incl. buyer's premium | Memory Lane, Inc. auction High-grade record row in PSA CardFacts APR. | Verified | Open |
| Apr 2, 2021 | Base high number | PSA 1 · cert 56828047 | $5,369 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 303935437694. Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Base high number | PSA 7 · cert 09035249 | $33,210 | Huggins and Scott Auctions auction Lot 1090. Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
| Feb 21, 2021 | Base high number | PSA 3 · cert 49105950 | $18,000 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer Lot 293771719538. Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Base high number | PSA 2 · cert 52298378 | $5,643 | Sirius Sports Auctions auction Lot 995. Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
| Oct 20, 2020 | Base high number | PSA 6.5 · cert 41701678 | $16,856 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 143779222727. Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Base high number | PSA 4 · cert 43960204 | $18,695 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 353199239419. Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Base high number | PSA 10 · cert 02075060 | $403,664 incl. buyer's premium | SCP Auctions auction PSA CardFacts APR row; auction label in the row refers to SCP Fall Premier Auc… | Verified | Open |
Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. Asking prices are never listed here.
Price chart
Base high number · PSA 10
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 10; no chart.
Base high number · PSA 9
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 9; no chart.
Base high number · PSA 8
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 8; no chart.
Base high number · PSA 7
Base high number · PSA 6.5
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 6.5; no chart.
Base high number · PSA 6
Base high number · PSA 5.5
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 5.5; no chart.
Base high number · PSA 5
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 5; no chart.
Base high number · PSA 4
Base high number · PSA 3
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 3; no chart.
Base high number · PSA 2
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 2; no chart.
Base high number · PSA 1.5
Base high number · PSA 1
Base high number · PSA Auth
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA Auth; no chart.
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base high number | PSA | 10 | 1 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Base high number | PSA | 9 | 4 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Base high number | PSA | 8 | 24 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Base high number | PSA | 7 | 42 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Base high number | PSA | 6 | 47 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Base high number | PSA | 5 | 45 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
Prefilled with the latest qualifying sale for each grade where one exists. Replace any value with your own. We never suggest what grade your copy will get.
Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About George Mikan
The 1948 Bowman George Mikan #69 is the central card in Bowman's first basketball set. Collectors search for it because Mikan is basketball's early dominant star and the card sits in the set's scarcer high-number run.
Why this card matters
Verified factPSA's 1948 Bowman set profile describes the release as a 72-card debut basketball set and identifies George Mikan #69 as the key card. The same profile states that all athletes in the set are technically official rookie cards because it was the first basketball set. Mikan's card also belongs to the high-number group, which PSA says circulated for a shorter period than the low numbers. That makes the exact #69 card important for both player collectors and basketball-set collectors. [1][2]
Identifying the exact version
Verified factIdentify this as 1948 Bowman Basketball George Mikan #69, English, original base high-number card. PSA notes the card measures about 2 1/16 by 2 1/2 inches and that some examples are hand-cut because uncut sheets entered the hobby. Keep standard pack-issued examples, hand-cut examples, grey-background material, other Mikan cards, and later reprints separate. For comps, do not mix PSA 8, PSA 9, raw, qualified, or authentic-only copies without labeling each separately. [1][2]
What moves the price between versions and grades
AnalysisThe largest price differences come from grade, qualifier, card cut, centering, toning, and whether the item is treated as a standard issue or a hand-cut/sheet-origin example. PSA CardFacts shows very small counts in PSA 10 and PSA 9 relative to lower grades, and PSA's standards explain why corners, centering, surface issues, staining, and alterations matter. The high-number identity affects supply, but a population count still measures graded submissions only, not all existing Mikan rookies. [1][2][3]
Authenticity checks
Verified factCompare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. Confirm the original Bowman size, photo tint, card number, back design, and stock against known references. Because PSA notes both off-centering and hand-cut examples, measure carefully and avoid assuming every sharp-edged copy is standard pack-issued. On slabs, verify cert, grade, and item description, then compare the holder and label with seller photos. PSA cert lookup reduces risk but does not authenticate every online image. [1][3][4]
What people get wrong about this card
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a PSA 9 1948 Bowman George Mikan #69 worth?
How many PSA 10 Mikan rookies exist?
Is 1948 Bowman George Mikan #69 a rookie card?
Is the Mikan card a high number?
What size should a 1948 Bowman Mikan be?
Sources
- 1948 Bowman George Mikan PSA CardFacts — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Basketball Cards - 1948 Bowman PSA CardFacts — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Grading Standards — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- Buyer-premium breakdowns for auction-house rows were not separately opened beyond the PSA CardFacts APR table.
- The opened sources do not establish an exact original print run for 1948 Bowman #69.
- Grey-background and hand-cut examples need separate research before being included as variants.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · reviewed by CardVolume editorial (owner-approved) on Sep 27, 2026 · updated Sep 27, 2026. Found an error? Report it.