1977 Rookie Cards
14 rookie cards across Hockey, Basketball, Football, Baseball. Sorted by estimated gem mint value.
1977-78 O-Pee-Chee Mike Bossy #170
The purest goal scorer in hockey history. Bossy scored 50+ goals in each of his first nine NHL seasons. His OPC RC is a key 70s issue.
1977-78 O-Pee-Chee Mike Bossy #105
The most prolific goal-scorer in Islander history's OPC rookie. Bossy scored 50+ goals in nine consecutive seasons — a feat never matched before or since — and won four Stanley Cups with the Islanders dynasty.
1977-78 Topps Bill Walton RC #120
The rookie card of the UCLA legend and 1977 NBA Finals MVP who led the Portland Trail Blazers to their only championship. Walton was arguably the most talented center of his generation when healthy, combining elite passing, rebounding, and shot-blocking in a single package.
1977 Topps Dan Fouts RC #274
The rookie card of the San Diego Chargers legend who rewrote the passing record book under coach Don Coryell and the Air Coryell offense. Though drafted in 1973, this 1977 Topps issue is considered his true hobby rookie card and the key card for any Fouts collection.
1977-78 Topps David Thompson RC #50
Skywalker — the most explosive athlete in basketball before Jordan. 44-inch vertical. Scored 73 points in a single game. Michael Jordan childhood hero.
1977 Topps Andre Dawson #473
The Hawk's Topps rookie. Dawson won eight Gold Gloves and was the 1987 NL MVP with the Cubs despite playing on a last-place team — the only MVP ever awarded to a player on a losing team.
1977-78 Topps Robert Parish RC #111
The rookie card of The Chief, who played more games than any player in NBA history at the time of his retirement with 1,611 appearances. Parish was drafted by the Golden State Warriors but reached greatness after being traded to the Boston Celtics in 1980 to form the legendary frontcourt with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale.
1977 Topps John Stallworth RC #296
The rookie card of the quieter half of the greatest WR tandem in NFL history. Stallworth was drafted 82nd overall by the Steelers and played alongside Lynn Swann. His numbers and Super Bowl performances arguably surpassed his more famous teammate.
1977 Topps Bruce Sutter RC #144
The split-finger fastball master who won the 1979 NL Cy Young as a reliever. Revolutionized the closer role.
1977 Topps Steve Largent #177
Steve Largent 1977 Topps rookie card. The greatest Seahawk ever — he held every major receiving record when he retired. Traded to Seattle for an 8th-round pick, he became the face of the franchise for 14 years.
1977 Topps Dale Murphy RC #476
Dale Murphy won back-to-back NL MVP awards in 1982-83 and was the most popular player in baseball during the 1980s. His 1977 Topps rookie card is one of the most iconic cards of the decade.
1977 Topps Andre Dawson #473 RC
The Hawk's rookie card from Montreal's Expos era. Dawson won the 1987 NL MVP as a Cub and accumulated 438 career home runs. An underrated vintage RC from the late 1970s era.
1977-78 Topps Adrian Dantley RC #56
Adrian Dantley won the 1977 NBA Rookie of the Year and became one of the most prolific scorers of the 1980s with the Utah Jazz. His Topps rookie card is a key vintage basketball issue.
1977 Topps Dennis Martinez RC #521
El Presidente from Nicaragua. Overcame alcoholism to pitch 23 seasons and throw a perfect game in 1991.