1974-75 Topps Phil Esposito Hart Memorial Trophy #157
Phil Esposito · Topps · Base / Trophy Leader Insert
Player
Phil Esposito
Set
1974-75 Topps Hockey
Year
1974
Card #
#157
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) - Card shows decent centering but has soft corners, specifically the upper left and bottom right. Visible surface stains/spots are present in the orange field.
Category
Base / Trophy Leader Insert
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Esposito is a legendary HOFer, but this is a subset/trophy card rather than a base or rookie card, which limits the ceiling for most collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 5: $25-35, PSA 6: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar Excellent condition typically sell for $8-$10 plus shipping. PSA 7 copies have recently sold in the $80-100 range, but this specific card would not reach that grade.
Description
A vintage 1974-75 Topps hockey card celebrating Hall of Famer Phil Esposito as the Hart Memorial Trophy winner. The card features an orange background with a large graphic of the NHL MVP trophy and a small portrait of Esposito in his Boston Bruins jersey. Top banner is blue with black lettering, and the bottom banner is purple.
Key Features
Features Hockey Hall of Fame legend Phil Esposito; iconic 1970s Topps design; collectible trophy subset; celebrate his 1973-74 MVP season.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct cardboard stock for the era (rougher gray-back or cream-back); period-accurate print dither patterns; no signs of modern reproduction or trimming.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface spotting/staining in the orange area to the left of the trophy; rounding on all four corners; slight top-to-bottom centering tilt; minor edge chipping typical of 1970s Topps card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for vintage raw singles. Local card shows or COMC are also viable options for lower-to-mid tier vintage hockey.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the surface staining and corner wear would prevent a high enough grade to cover the fees. List with high-resolution photos of the front and back. Use it as part of a Phil Esposito player lot or a 1974-75 Topps set-building lot to maximize interest.