Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction Fall 2022
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/20/2022
Splendid numbers and fabulous colors galore contribute to this tantalizing assembly of 1954-55 Topps hockey cards, worthy of PSA’s Set Registry’s Current Finest List. Admirable in just about any condition are cards from Topps’ gorgeous landmark inaugural hockey issue, with the eye appeal and allure elevated to great heights by beautiful high grade examples. The magnificent and classic cards of legends Gordie Howe and Terry Sawchuck are joined by those of fellow Hall of Famers Gump Worsley, Ted Lindsay, Harry Howell, Andy Bathgate, Allan Stanley and Bill Mosienko, along with rookie cards of Doug Mohns and Don McKenney in holders labeled “NM 7”, similar to 20 others, for a total of 30 NM 7s. A single NM+ 7.5, 16-Skov, is in the mix, while the attention-grabbing contingent of 24 cards to merit lofty marks of NM-MT 8 is led by HOFers 5-Kelly, 20-Gadsby, 25-Flaman, 27-Pronovost, 37-J. Henry, 39-Delvecchio and 49-Quackenbush, with RCs of 12-Hollingworth, 32-C. Henry and 44-Irwin also notable among the NM-MT 8s. The only cards not to attain NM 7 status and slabbed EX-MT 6 are 1-Gamble, 2-Chrystal and 60-Schmidt. After tabulation, the stirring ensemble has a set rating of 7.23, the same as its GPA with top pop bonuses mark, with details on the PSA Set Registry telling of eight cards that have been edged by only one or two or three examples on their respective “lines” of the PSA Population Report. Issued the season that the Red Wings claimed Lord Stanley’s silverware for the fourth time in six years and fascinating indeed is this offering, sure to be a feather in the cap of its new owner. The PSA holders exhibit the odd intermittent scratch/scuff, with however each card/holder to be pleasant (and in many cases, exhilarating!) to hold and behold. Good luck with this sensational opportunity.
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