1974-75 Topps NHL Semi-Finals Flyers vs. Rangers #261
Rick MacLeish and Walt Tkaczuk · Topps (under NHL license) · Base / Playoffs Subset
Player
Rick MacLeish and Walt Tkaczuk
Set
1974-75 Topps Hockey
Year
1974
Card #
#261
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card is visibly off-center with heavy top-to-bottom bias. Corners show visible rounding/softness, particularly the bottom left and top left. The edges show slight rough cuts typical of the era.
Category
Base / Playoffs Subset
Manufacturer
Topps (under NHL license)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by team set collectors (Flyers or Rangers) or those completing the full 1974-75 Topps hockey set. MacLeish and Tkaczuk are respected veterans, but not top-tier Hall of Fame icons like Orr or LaFleur.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 4: $12.00 - $18.00, PSA 5: $20.00 - $25.00. Note: Grading costs would likely exceed the card's value.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of this specific card in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded NM-MT 8 copies generally fetch $30-$40, but this card does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
This 1974-75 Topps card commemorates the hard-fought 1973-74 NHL Semi-Finals matchup between the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers. The front features an action shot of Flyers star Rick MacLeish and Rangers center Walt Tkaczuk. The design features a bold red header and a lavender-pink bottom banner with the team names.
Key Features
Features key players from the 'Broad Street Bullies' era Flyers championship run. Vintage Topps design with distinct 1970s color palette. Part of the season highlights subset.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock shows the correct greyish/brown fiber typical of 1970s Topps. The print dots (halftone) in the red area are consistent with vintage lithographic printing. This card is not a target for high-end counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (bottom-heavy), corner wear and rounding on all four corners, potential surface wear or light stacking debris, and typical 1970s card stock toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory, or as part of a lot of 1970s hockey cards.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading will be significantly higher than the final sale price. Use keywords like 'Vintage Hockey', 'Broad Street Bullies', and 'Rick MacLeish'. Provide a clear photo of the back to show the statistics and write-up.