Inaugural 1957-58 Topps Basketball near set of (79/80) cards featuring numerous Hall of Fame rookies including Cousy. This mid-grade series has an approximate condition breakdown of 20% (VG-EX or better), 35% (VG), 25% (GD) and 20% (FR or lesser) with 10-15% displaying front/back writing. Highlights include: #1 Clifton RC (GD), #5 Sharman RC (VG), #10 Arizin RC (VG), #15 Ramsey RC (VG), #17 Cousy RC (PR, reverse writing), #19 Heinsohn RC (PR, reverse writing), #24 Petit RC (VG), #26 Shue RC (VG-EX), #28 Mikkelsen RC (VG), #32 Kerr RC (VG), #37 Hagan RC (VG-EX), #42 Stokes RC (GD), #43 Hundley RC (VG), #44 Gola RC (GD), #59 Bianchi RC (GD), #71 Twyman RC (VG), #78 Lovellette RC (VG) and #80 Schnittker RC (VG-EX). Due to rudimentary factory printing techniques inherent with the issue, centering/size variances are present. Missing only #77 Russell RC for completion.