1977-78 Topps Hockey Stanley Cup Semifinals Bruins Advance #262
Jean Ratelle, Rick Middleton · Topps · Base / Playoffs Insert / Post-Season Highlight
Player
Jean Ratelle, Rick Middleton
Set
1977-78 Topps Hockey
Year
1977
Card #
262
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (VG). Significant horizontal crease on right edge, soft corners, and poor centering (heavy top-to-bottom and right-to-left bias).
Category
Base / Playoffs Insert / Post-Season Highlight
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While it features a Hall of Famer, it is a non-rookie post-season highlight card which generally has a specific niche for team set builders or HOF fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 4: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 2: $3.00 - $5.00
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of this specific card in mid-grade condition have sold for $2-$5. High-grade (PSA 8+) copies of this set can reach $40+, but damage-heavy copies typically remain in the $1-2 range.
Description
A vintage 1977-78 Topps Hockey card celebrating the Boston Bruins' victory in the 1976-77 Stanley Cup Semifinals. The card features Hall of Famer Jean Ratelle (left) and Rick Middleton (right) in their iconic black and gold Bruins uniforms. The design includes the classic '1976-1977 Stanley Cup' banner at the top and 'SEMI-FINALS' stylized text at the bottom. This is a key piece for Bruins franchise collectors.
Key Features
Includes Hall of Fame center Jean Ratelle; Features the 1970s Boston Bruins 'Big Bad Bruins' era; Seasonal milestone card for the 1977 playoffs.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic 1970s card stock (grey/brown cardboard reverse typical of Topps); appropriate print dot pattern in the skin tones; aged paper smell. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
A noticeable horizontal crease/crack in the surface runs from the right edge inward through Rick Middleton's leg. Centering is significantly off, shifted toward the top-right corner. Corners show visible whitening and rounding. Surface shows minor light staining or age spots.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay as a 'Buy It Now' with a Best Offer option; ComC for long-term consignment; COOP/Local card shows in the New England area.
Selling Tips
Due to the visible crease on the right edge, grading is not recommended as the cost of the service will exceed the card's value. List as 'Raw' and provide a clear photo of the back. Keywords: 1977 Topps Hockey, Bruins, Jean Ratelle HOF, Stanley Cup Playoffs.