1979-80 Topps Hockey Stanley Cup Semifinals #262 Rangers Upset Islanders
Anders Hedberg, Mike Bossy, Chico Resch · Topps · Base / Playoffs Insert
Player
Anders Hedberg, Mike Bossy, Chico Resch
Set
1979-80 Topps Baseball (Hockey)
Year
1979
Card #
262
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Visible edge chipping, soft corners, and top-to-bottom centering issues
Category
Base / Playoffs Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Primarily sought by set builders or New York hockey team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 7: $25-35, PSA 9: $150+
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw commons from this subset range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded NM-MT 8 copies generally fetch $40 to $60.
Description
This 1979-80 Topps Hockey card commemorates the 1978-79 Stanley Cup Semi-Finals where the New York Rangers upset the New York Islanders in 6 games. The card features a vibrant blue border, an illustration of the Stanley Cup, and an action shot of a Rangers player (Hedberg) and Islanders player (Bossy) near the goal. This is a key subset card from the vintage set renowned for containing Wayne Gretzky's rookie card.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Mike Bossy; iconic 1979-80 design; captures a historic New York rivalry playoff moment.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock texture for late 70s Topps; printing dot pattern consistent with period lithography. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Noticeable whitening and chipping along the right blue edge; rounded corners particularly on the bottom right; centering is shifted toward the bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC; local card shows for bulk vintage sales.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading exceeds market value in this condition. Use high-resolution scans to show the edge wear clearly. Best targeted at those completing the 264-card set.