1970-71 Topps Johnny Bucyk #90
Johnny Bucyk · Topps · Base
Player
Johnny Bucyk
Set
1970-71 Topps Hockey (Base Set)
Year
1970
Card #
#90
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG-Excellent Estimate)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Steady demand from Bruins team collectors and vintage hockey HOF set builders. Bucyk is a staple of 1970s hockey collections.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $15-20, PSA 3: $25-35, PSA 4: $45-55
Comparable Sales
PSA 3 examples have recently sold in the $28-$35 range. Raw copies in similar mid-grade (Good-VG) condition typically sell for $8-$12 on eBay auctions. High-grade (PSA 8+) copies of this card can exceed $400.
Description
Vintage 1970-71 Topps Johnny Bucyk (Boston Bruins) #90. This iconic 'Dedham Design' features the classic oval window frame with a vibrant red background and the 'BRUINS' team name in bubble lettering at the top. Johnny Bucyk is shown in a classic action-crouch pose wearing the vintage Bruins sweater with a visible number 9 on the sleeve.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player (inducted 1981), Two-time Stanley Cup Champion, iconic early 70s 'oval' design, Bruins legend known as 'The Chief'.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock with appropriate thickening and age-appropriate color fading. Correct dot-pattern (Ben-Day dots) in the oval background. Low counterfeit risk for this specific player/year. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner wear with rounding on all four corners; centering is shifted toward the bottom-left; surface shows light scuffing and edge chipping along the left border; minor creasing potential near the top left corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card as a single. COMC is a good secondary option if you have a larger lot of vintage hockey. Vintage-specific Facebook groups (Vintage Hockey Cards) can offer quick sales without high fees.
Selling Tips
Due to the condition (rounding and centering), it is not worth the grading fee. Sell it as a 'Raw Vintage' listing. Use high-resolution scans or photos on a dark background to show the white borders clearly. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a bubble mailer for protection.