1977-78 Topps Hockey Lanny McDonald / Phil Esposito / Tom Williams Power Play Goals Leaders #209
Lanny McDonald, Phil Esposito, Tom Williams · Topps · Leader Card / Insert (Subset)
Player
Lanny McDonald, Phil Esposito, Tom Williams
Set
1977-78 Topps Hockey
Year
1977
Card #
209
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is noticeably heavy toward the right and top. Edges show minor chipping common for 70s stock. Corners appear relatively square but not pristinely sharp.
Category
Leader Card / Insert (Subset)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Moderate. Collectors of Hall of Fame players like Esposito or team collectors for the Leafs/Rangers/Kings may be interested, but leader cards generally hold lower value than base or solo cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-8, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card consistently fall in the $0.99 to $2.50 range. PSA 8 copies have sold for approximately $45-60, but this card's centering would likely prevent achieving that grade.
Description
A vintage 1977-78 Topps NHL Leaders card featuring three hockey legends: Lanny McDonald, Phil Esposito, and Tom Williams. The card celebrates the 1976-77 Power Play Goals leaders. It features three individual portrait photos of the players in their team sweaters (Maple Leafs, Rangers, and Kings) set against a clean white background with a retro green and yellow arrow graphic.
Key Features
Includes Hockey Hall of Famers Phil Esposito and Lanny McDonald. Iconic late 70s Topps design. Part of the popular statistical league leaders subset.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card displays correct age-appropriate cardboard stock with a matte finish. Printing displays the characteristic 'halftone' dot pattern of original Topps sets from this era. This specific card is rarely counterfeited due to its relatively low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias (approx 70/30). Slight top centering bias. Minor white chipping evident on the right edge. Slight rounding on the bottom-right corner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' listing or as part of a lot. Could also be sold through COMC for long-term storage and easier handling of low-value vintage.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value, the cost of grading ($20+) significantly exceeds the potential value of the card; it is best sold raw. Use high-resolution scans of front and back to show the centering and edges clearly to potential buyers.