1974-75 O-Pee-Chee Henri Richard Masterton Memorial Trophy #392
Henri Richard · O-Pee-Chee (Licensed by NHLPA/NHL) · Base / Award Winner Subset
Player
Henri Richard
Set
1974-75 O-Pee-Chee Hockey
Year
1974
Card #
#392
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card shows significant top-to-bottom centering issues (heavy bias toward the top), softening of all four corners, and visible edge wear on the right side. The surface appears to have a small circular mark near the top blue banner.
Category
Base / Award Winner Subset
Manufacturer
O-Pee-Chee (Licensed by NHLPA/NHL)
Demand Level
Moderate. Henri Richard is a legendary figure with 11 Stanley Cups, but this is a late-career subset card rather than a primary base card or rookie, which limits demand to Canadiens team collectors or HOF completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $12-18, PSA 4: $20-30, PSA 5: $45-55 (Note: Grading costs currently exceed the market value for this specific condition).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar Excellent-to-VG condition typically sell for $5-$10 on eBay. Higher-grade PSA 8 copies can reach $100+, but condition flaws here prevent that tier of pricing.
Description
A classic vintage 1974-75 O-Pee-Chee card featuring Montreal Canadiens legend Henri 'The Pocket Rocket' Richard. This card commemorates his winning of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for the 1973-74 season. The design features a colorful orange background with an inset portrait of Richard in his red Canadiens jersey alongside an illustration of the Masterton Trophy. The borders are accented with blue and purple banners typical of the 74-75 OPC design.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player Henri Richard; commemorative 'Masterton Memorial Trophy' subset; vintage 1970s O-Pee-Chee production which is generally more desirable than the Topps equivalent due to smaller print runs and Canadian origin.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The card shows the characteristic 'rough cut' edges typical of O-Pee-Chee's wire-cut process from the 1970s. The card stock aging and dot-pattern printing in the inset photo are consistent with authentic 1974 production.
Flaws to Note
Significant vertical miscut/centering issues (the top border is very thin compared to the bottom); rounding and white showing on all four corners; minor surface blemish in the blue header text; slight rough-cut edges which are typical for OPC but still affect eye appeal.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the primary marketplace for this item. It is also suitable for COMC (Check Out My Cards) because it is a low-value vintage card that is easy to store and ship in bulk.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will be higher than the final sale price. List with 'Montreal Canadiens' and 'HOF' (Hall of Fame) in the title. Best sold as part of a lot if you have other 1974-75 OPC hockey cards, or as a cheap 'Buy It Now' with reasonably priced shipping.