DAVE MALONEY
Hockey • 1978-79 Topps Hockey
Sport & Year
Hockey • 1978
Brand & Set
Topps - 1978-79 Topps Hockey
Card Number
#223
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Good (G 2)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.25 - $1.00; Graded (PSA 2): $5 - $10
Recent Sales
Recent 1978-79 Topps base commons in low-grade condition typically sell in bulk lots or for less than $1 individually on platforms like eBay. High-grade (PSA 9/10) examples are the only ones carrying significant premiums.
Condition Details
The card shows heavy wear including rounded and frayed corners, significant edge chipping, surface soiling, and a visible vertical crease/scratch on the right side. Centering is shifted toward the bottom-right border.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading. The cost of authentication and grading exceeds the market value of the card in this condition. Professional grading is generally reserved for mint-condition hall of fame rookie cards from this era.
Card Description
Dave Maloney is pictured in his New York Rangers home blue jersey (number 26). The card design features a circular team logo in the top left corner with a 'Defense' banner and the player name in blue text. He is shown on the ice with a teammate in the background.
Notable Features
Features the 1970s New York Rangers shield logo and a classic 'arched' team name design typical of the 1978 Topps set.
Authentication Notes
The card appears to be an authentic 1978 Topps production based on the paper stock fiber visible on the edges and the specific halftone printing pattern of the era.
Scanned: 2026-07-12T04:09:38.091645