Topps Bobby Orr Appraisal

1967 Topps Bobby Orr Rookie Card

This item is a 1967 Topps Bobby Orr rookie hockey card, featuring a portrait of a smiling Bobby Orr from the chest up, set against a green background. He is depicted wearing a white and yellow Boston Bruins jersey. The card's dimensions appear to be standard vintage trading card size, approximately 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches. Along the top, the card reads 'OUTSTANDING PLAYER CARD 4 PROMO 1'. In the upper left corner, there is a circular logo with a 'B' inside, representing the Bruins. A hockey stick is visually integrated on the right side of the card, extending from the top to the bottom, with a pink circular embellishment near the bottom with the word 'DEFENSE' printed inside. Below the portrait, 'BOBBY ORR' is printed in black capital letters, and 'BRUINS' is prominently displayed in larger orange capital letters. The card exhibits visible signs of wear consistent with its age, including slightly dulled corners, minor edge wear, and some discoloration or staining on the white borders, particularly noticeable on the left and top edges. The image quality, while good for its era, shows some graininess. The card appears to be in 'good' to 'very good' condition due to the corner and edge wear, as well as the noticeable centering issues, with a heavier border on the right side compared to the left. This card is a significant collectible due to Orr's legendary status in hockey, marking it as a highly sought-after piece from his debut season in card form.