DAVE MALONEY
Hockey • 1978-79 Topps Hockey
Sport & Year
Hockey • 1978
Brand & Set
Topps - 1978-79 Topps Hockey
Card Number
#217
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good (VG 3) to Very Good-Excellent (VG-EX 4)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.25 - $1.00; PSA 8 NM-MT: $15 - $25; PSA 9 Mint: $50+
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for less than $2 on platforms like eBay. Graded PSA 8 copies have recently sold for approximately $20. The market for this specific player is modest as he is not a Hall of Famer.
Condition Details
Soft and rounded corners visible, particularly top-right and bottom-left. Centering is shifted toward the bottom-right. The surface appears to have yellowed/toned slightly over time, and edges show minor wear from storage in a plastic sheet.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current estimated grade (VG to VG-EX) would result in a market value lower than the cost of the grading service fees ($15-$25+). Only worth grading if in pristine Gem Mint condition.
Card Description
Dave Maloney is shown in a game action shot wearing his New York Rangers away (blue) jersey, number 26. He is a defense player. The card design features a colorful team logo circle in the top left corner with a 'RANGERS' banner and his name printed in blue text at the top.
Notable Features
Features the 1970s New York Rangers crest. This is a standard base card from the late 70s era.
Authentication Notes
The card exhibits period-correct lithographic printing patterns and stock-toning consistent with 1978 Topps cardboard. No signs of modern reproduction or counterfeiting are present.
Scanned: 2026-07-12T19:41:46.477814