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
Mens Sana 1871 Basket the game - invented in 1891 - was played in Italy, with Nomi discovering the sport whilst in the United Kingdom and then translating the rules in Italian. The official basketball section of the club was established in 1934. However, the club and the organisation as a whole had limited activities until the end of the Second World War in 1945. After that date, basketball was played again, at first by students from the Piccolomini high school. On 5 March 1967, Mens Sana played against city rival Costone for a place in the second division Serie B, with the former