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
Official (basketball) moves to the other end of the court in transition, the lead will become the trail, the trail will become the lead, and the center official will remain in the center (unless the new "lead" moves across the baseline to cover the strong side, in which case the center official and trail would then switch positions.) Basketball is regarded by many fans as among the most difficult sports to officiate. Usually basketball officials have only a brief moment to determine if an infraction has occurred, due to the speed of play of the game and the officials' proximity to the