1979-80 Topps 1978-79 Finals Stanley Cup #262
Ken Dryden, Bob Gainey, Montreal Canadiens Team · Topps · Base / Season Highlight / Finals Card
Player
Ken Dryden, Bob Gainey, Montreal Canadiens Team
Set
1979-80 Topps Hockey
Year
1979
Card #
#262
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX). Centering appears slightly shifted left-to-right (60/40), corners show light touches of wear, and there is minor chipping along the top blue edge.
Category
Base / Season Highlight / Finals Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. High appeal for Montreal Canadiens team collectors and Ken Dryden fans, but generally a common card in the set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 6: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range from $1.50 to $4.00 plus shipping. Graded PSA 7 and 8 copies generally sell for $50-$80.
Description
This 1979-80 Topps card commemorates the Montreal Canadiens winning their 4th straight Stanley Cup in the 1978-79 season. The card features a horizontal action shot of Hall of Famers Ken Dryden (in his iconic mask) and Bob Gainey celebrating. It has a blue border design typical of the 1979 Topps/O-Pee-Chee set.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famers Ken Dryden and Bob Gainey. Celebrates the Canadiens dynasty of the late 70s. Released during the iconic 1979-80 season (Wayne Gretzky ROOKIE year).
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock thickness for late 70s Topps. High confidence. This card is not commonly faked as it is a mid-set highlight card rather than a high-value rookie.
Flaws to Note
Softness on the bottom right corner. Minor edge wear on the blue border which is prone to showing chips. Centering is slightly heavy toward the left side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this individual card. It also moves well in team-specific lots on Facebook hockey card groups or COMC.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it appears to be a Flawless Gem Mint 10, as grading fees will exceed the market value of a mid-grade example. List with keywords 'Ken Dryden Mask' to attract goalie collectors.