1974-75 Topps Bernie Parent Vezina Trophy Winners #162
Bernie Parent · Topps (licensed by NHL Players Association) · Subset / Award Winner / Hall of Fame
Player
Bernie Parent
Set
1974-75 Topps Base Set
Year
1974
Card #
#162
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) - Centering is biased toward the top-right. Bottom corners show visible softening and the image surface has multiple pink print defects (fish-eyes) in the orange field.
Category
Subset / Award Winner / Hall of Fame
Manufacturer
Topps (licensed by NHL Players Association)
Demand Level
Moderate - Strong demand among Philadelphia Flyers team collectors and vintage Hall of Fame goalie enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $18-25, PSA 6: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition typically sell between $4 and $7. PSA 8 examples of this card have reached $100+, but lower-grade vintage raw cards remain very affordable for hobbyists.
Description
Vintage 1974-75 Topps hockey card featuring Philadelphia Flyers legendary goalie Bernie Parent. This card celebrates his 1973-74 season as the Vezina Trophy winner. The card features a distinct 70s orange and blue color palette with a portrait of Parent adjacent to a large graphic of the NHL's Vezina Trophy.
Key Features
Features Hockey Hall of Fame goalie Bernie Parent; Part of a popular award-winner subset; From the highly collected 'mid-70s' Topps hockey era during the Flyers' Broad Street Bullies championship peak.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage Topps card stock with characteristic grey/brown back. High confidence regarding authenticity as this specific card is not a common target for high-end counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues common to this set (shifted toward top and right borders). Softened bottom-right corner. Two prominent pink circular print defects (fish-eyes) in the orange background.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for targeted vintage collectors), COMC (for hands-off selling), or local card shows in the Pennsylvania/New Jersey area where Flyers memorabilia is highly sought.
Selling Tips
Due to the print defects and centering, grading is not recommended as the cost would exceed the value increase. Sell as 'Raw/Ungraded'. Use keywords like 'Hof', 'Vintage Hockey', and 'Flyers' to attract the right buyers.