1979 Topps

There are 264 standard-sized cards in the 1979-80 Topps hockey issue, only four of which (81, 82, 263 & 261) differ from their O-Pee-Chee counterparts. The player’s name, team position and team logo are featured on a blue-bordered front which chips easily, making high grade cards difficult to obtain. The card backs feature statistics, a biography and are illustrated with a cartoon that pertains to the player. Packs contained ten cards and a stick of bubble gum.
The four WHA franchises that became part of the NHL are represented by cards in this set 0 the Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, Quebec Nordiques and Winnipeg Jets. This issue is packed with top players of the game, which include Wayne Gretzky’s rookie card, and the final cards of Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, Ken Dryden and Stan Mikita.