Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction Fall 2022
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/20/2022
An intriguing array of contributors, including several grading companies, are involved in this alluring batch of ever-popular 1965-66 Topps cards, the set’s design and strong rookie card roster contributing to its popularity. The key RC, that picturing future record-setting scoring machine Phil Esposito has in this case garnered lofty NM-MT 8 status at PSA and is joined in the encapsulated portion by an EX 5 Gordie Howe (#108) card, four team cards and a checklist. The Maple Leafs (Beckett 7.5 NEAR MINT+), Canadiens (SGC 84 NM), Red Wings (PSA EX-MT 6) and Bruins SP (PSA EX 5) are appreciated slabbed entries, while the #66-Checklist is in an older KSA holder labeled “8-NMM”. Two PSA NM-MT 8s (37-Westfall, 38-Dornhoefer) and 32-Boivin at NM 7 complete the graded segment and segue into the also-interesting raw lineup. Rookie cards of Cournoyer (EX+ (OC)), Giacomin (EX) and Henderson (EX) lead, with Cheevers RC displaying EX-MT characteristics but also colors flawed in the production process. Bobby Hull (EX+), Gordie Howe’s 600 Goals SP card (VG+ due to a subtle light back crease), an autographed (VG-EX+) Stan Mikita card and 121-2nd Series Checklist (unmarked, miscut, otherwise VG) are other most notables, as are Rangers (G) and Black Hawks (minor back damage/paper loss, o/w EX+) team cards. Hardly a crease is spotted amid the rest (three non-stars), with EX+ and EX-MT examples combining for a majority and EX and NM cards also in the mix, along with minimal sub-EX cards (1-Blake is VG). Just one card (86-Walton RC) exhibits a coin-rubbed back. You’re in for an enjoyable time upon the delivery of this ensemble, led by Espo’s high grade RC, with a light scratch to the holder to be aware of.
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