Card of the Day: 1958 Topps #66 Bobby Hull RC
In a hobby dominated by baseball and basketball, hockey cards often don't get the attention they deserve. Today we're fixing that with one of the most iconic hockey cards ever produced — the 1958 Topps #66 Bobby Hull rookie.
Bobby Hull — "The Golden Jet" — was hockey's first superstar. With a slap shot clocked at over 110 mph (legendary for the era), Hull revolutionized the game during his 23-year career with the Chicago Black Hawks, Winnipeg Jets, and Hartford Whalers. He scored 610 NHL goals, won the Hart Trophy as league MVP twice, and led the Black Hawks to the 1961 Stanley Cup.
His rookie card, #66 in the 1958-59 Topps hockey set, captures Hull in his second NHL season, looking every bit the part of the dynamic young star who would go on to become one of the most recognizable faces in sports. The 1958-59 Topps hockey set is beloved by vintage collectors for its colorful portrait-style photography and is one of the key building blocks of any serious hockey card collection.
PSA Population Report
| PSA Grade | Population | Value |
|---|---|---|
| GEM-MT 10 | 0 | — |
| MINT 9 | 2 | $175,000 |
| NM-MT 8 | 7 | $87,000 |
| Total Graded (All Grades) | 562 | — |
* Population data as of July 30, 2026. PSA population counts are dynamic and increase as more cards are submitted for grading.
The population report tells a familiar story for high-grade vintage hockey: zero PSA 10s exist, and only two copies have ever earned a PSA 9 grade — with a Price Guide value of $175,000. Even a PSA 8 commands $87,000. The card is genuinely scarce in high grade, and demand has only grown as Hull's legacy endures and vintage hockey collecting has seen a resurgence in recent years.
For collectors on a more practical budget, mid-grade examples (PSA 5-7) offer a more accessible entry point while still representing a Hall of Famer's rookie card from a classic 1950s set. With only 562 total graded across all numeric grades, raw copies in any condition are becoming harder to find on the open market.
The 1958 Topps #66 Bobby Hull rookie is a card that belongs in every serious hockey collection. It's the Golden Jet's flagship card, and its combination of Hall of Fame pedigree, genuine scarcity at the top, and growing collector interest makes it one of the most important vintage hockey cards in existence.
