1974-75 Topps NHL Semi-Finals Flyers vs. Rangers #262
Ross Lonsberry and Vic Hadfield · Topps · Base / Postseason Highlights
Player
Ross Lonsberry and Vic Hadfield
Set
1974-75 Topps NHL Hockey
Year
1974
Card #
262
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX). Centering is moderately shifted left-to-right (approx 65/35). Top-left and bottom-right corners show minor Rounding. Edges appear reasonably sharp with light white chipping visible on the right side.
Category
Base / Postseason Highlights
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is a common card from the set and not a hall-of-fame rookie or star base card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 7: $25-35 (Note: Grading fees currently exceed value for this specific card).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1974 Topps hockey highlights range between $0.99 and $2.50. High-grade PSA 8 copies can reach $40-50, but this specimen does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
This 1974-75 Topps card commemorates the 1973-74 NHL Semi-Finals matchup between the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers. The front features an action shot of Ross Lonsberry (Flyers) in the foreground and Vic Hadfield (Rangers) in pursuit. The design includes a bold red header with white text and a pink footer identifying the teams.
Key Features
Includes players from the 'Broad Street Bullies' era Flyers; commemorative postseason card from a year the Flyers won the Stanley Cup; classic 1970s Topps design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Correct matte card stock thickness; vintage dot-matrix print pattern in the red header; appropriate age-related browning on the cardboard reverse. Not a commonly faked card.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-center) left-to-right; soft corners, specifically the upper left corner; surface shows minor print snow/wear typical for mid-70s Topps card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC (Check Out My Cards). Best sold as part of a Flyers team set or a 1974-75 Topps complete set builder lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading ($19+) far outweighs its market value. List it as '1974-75 Topps #262 Flyers vs Rangers' to attract team collectors. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for shipping.