Like the year it represents, the 1979-80 Topps set was a landmark release, and still remains popular among collectors today. (Full story)
Monday, February 1, 2010
Review: 1979-80 Topps Hockey
Like the year it represents, the 1979-80 Topps set was a landmark release, and still remains popular among collectors today. (Full story)
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Great write up about this set. My favourite thing about them is the skate on the back.
One key card you didn't mention was Barry Melrose's rookie. He looks glorious in the ol' Winnipeg Jets sweater.
Also, this picture is from the WHA, when they were called the New England Whalers. I believe that is 41 year old John "Pie" McKenzie in the other Whalers sweater.
Great post Sal! Thanks again for the chunk of these you sent me!
Casey, I think Melrose only appears in the OPC version, which I sadly do not have.
Thanks, Shane. I have a whole other stack of cards from this set that you need...when can we trade again?
Sal my friend, I must disagree with your assesment of a 5 puck review. I would Give this set no more than a 3, WHEN COMPARED TO it's OPC brother (or sister?)
The 79/80 OPC set is so far superior than it's Topps version.
I'll have to review it from the standpoint of the differences.
You missed out on a great set...
Ah yes, I forgot Melrose was OPC only.
I have to agree with Capt'n Canuck; the OPC version is THE hockey set of the last 30 years. After that, I've always felt that the 84-85 OPC set was second.
Captain Canuck, I'm not sure if the extra 132 cards makes it "far superior" to the Topps version.
Sure, you got RCs of Melrose and Greg Millen in the OPC version.
The Topps set does not have rough cut borders, and none of that annoying French text cluttering up the back (j/k).
Is the OPC version better? Of course. But both sets would get a 5-Puck rating. An awesome set is still an awesome set, even if there are more awesome-er sets out there...if that makes sense.
As far as designs go, both the OPC and Topps from that year will always be one of my favourites. What makes it tough is the coloured borders make it difficult to find cards from that year in mint condition.
True--colored borders make it more of a challenge with certain years. But it sure does break up the monotony of the usually-white borders that "frame" the picture.
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