1974-75 Topps Johnny Bucyk Lady Byng Memorial Trophy #204
Johnny Bucyk · Topps (O-Pee-Chee counterpart exists) · Leader/Award Insert (Base Set Subset)
Player
Johnny Bucyk
Set
1974-75 Topps Hockey
Year
1974
Card #
#204
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is slightly left-to-right (approx 45/55), corners show visible softening especially bottom-right, and edges have minor chipping. No visible creases.
Category
Leader/Award Insert (Base Set Subset)
Manufacturer
Topps (O-Pee-Chee counterpart exists)
Demand Level
Moderate - Popular among Hall of Fame collectors and Boston Bruins team specialists, though value is capped by being a subset card rather than a base veteran or rookie card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $6.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-30, PSA 6: $40-55
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $3 and $7. PSA 7 copies typically sell for around $60, suggesting a sharp drop for grades 5 and below.
Description
Attractive 1974-75 Topps Hockey card celebrating Hall of Famer Johnny Bucyk as the 1973-74 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner. The card features a vibrant orange and blue color scheme with a central illustration of the trophy and a small portrait inset of Bucyk in his Boston Bruins jersey.
Key Features
Features Hall of Fame left winger Johnny Bucyk; celebrates one of his major NHL award wins; iconic mid-70s Topps design; key subset card for Bruins team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card exhibits the correct dot-pattern lithography for 1974 Topps, appropriate age-related toning on the card stock, and correct font typestyles. Grade of confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Softening on all four corners; minor surface scuffing visible under bright light; slight left-to-right centering bias; minor white chipping on the side edges common for 1970s blue-ink-heavy back stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with Best Offer), COMC, or local card shows in the Boston/New England area where Bruins nostalgia is high.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will exceed the market value for this specific condition. Best sold as part of a 'lot' of 1970s stars or individually in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay standard envelope for low-cost shipping.