1970s Topps on the back was in a different typeface. The Burger King set featured 22 cards plus a checklist card. Several cards reflected players changing teams, most notably Pete Rose (Phillies) and Tommy John (Yankees). During the 1970s Topps issued cards featuring the two professional basketball leagues active at the time, the American Basketball Association (ABA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) until they merged in 1976. Base set 264 cards (NBA/ABA) Size: 2.5 × 3.5 inches Base set 264 cards (NBA/ABA) Size: 2.5 × 3.5 inches Base set 144 cards (NBA) Size: 3⅛ × 5¼ inches. Base set 132 cards
Basketball in Tuvalu national teams back into regional competitions. Ampelosa Tehulu is the President for the Tuvalu Basketball Federation and Charles Leepo is the Vice President. Annie La Fleur, the International Basketball Federation Oceania Development Manager was on Funafuti in February 2015 to help kick start what used to be one of the popular sports. Basketball in Tuvalu The lack of facilities holds back the development of basketball in Tuvalu. The people of Funafuti use the asphalt runway of Funafuti International Airport as a basketball court, although use of the court is restricted by the hot sun and rain. The early morning and