1970-71 Topps Phil Esposito #100
Phil Esposito · Topps · Base - Hall of Fame
Player
Phil Esposito
Set
1970-71 Topps Hockey
Year
1970
Card #
#100
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Significant wear to all four corners with rounding and fraying. Bottom right corner has a slight crease/bend. Visual surface wear and edge chipping present throughout. Centering is shifted moderately towards the bottom left.
Category
Base - Hall of Fame
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Steady interest from Boston Bruins fans and vintage Hall of Fame set builders. Esposito remains a highly respected figure in hockey history.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $30.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $12-18, PSA 3: $25-40, PSA 4: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw VG condition range from $18 to $28. PSA 3 copies have sold for $35-42, while NM-MT PSA 8 copies can reach $300+, illustrating the high sensitivity to condition for this specific set.
Description
Up for sale is an original 1970-71 Topps Hockey card featuring Boston Bruins legend and Hall of Famer Phil Esposito (#100). This classic vintage card features the iconic 'oval' portrait design with vibrant red and blue graphics. Esposito is shown in his home Bruins sweater with the 'A' alternate captain patch visible. A staple for any vintage hockey collector or Bruins fan.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1970s Topps design, featured in his prime years with the Boston Bruins during their championship era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentically aged cardboard stock with appropriate thickness for the era. Print dot pattern is consistent with 1970s offset lithography. Confidence: High. Not a frequently counterfeited common/base card.
Flaws to Note
Rounded and softened corners; bottom right corner shows localized creasing; edge wear/whitening; visible surface smudges and minor scratches; off-center printing (heavy to bottom/left).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (for widest reach), COMC (for set builders), or local card shows. Vintage hockey has a dedicated following that prefers established auction platforms for authenticity.
Selling Tips
Due to the heavy corner wear, professional grading is likely not cost-effective as the fee would exceed the value increase. List as 'Raw / VG Condition' with high-resolution photos of the corners. Use keywords: 'Vintage Hockey', 'HOF', 'Boston Bruins', 'Original'.