1977-78 Topps Hockey NHL Scoring Leaders #1 Guy Lafleur / Marcel Dionne / Steve Shutt
Guy Lafleur, Marcel Dionne, Steve Shutt · Topps (licensed by NHL/NHLPA) · Base / League Leaders / Multi-Player
Player
Guy Lafleur, Marcel Dionne, Steve Shutt
Set
1977-78 Topps Hockey Leaders
Year
1977
Card #
#1
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Centering is heavily shifted to the right (approx 70/30). Corners show slight blunting, particularly the bottom left. Edges and surface appear clean from the photo.
Category
Base / League Leaders / Multi-Player
Manufacturer
Topps (licensed by NHL/NHLPA)
Demand Level
Moderate. High demand for Lafleur specifically among Canadiens collectors, though league leader cards generally command lower prices than solo player cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $25-35, PSA 7: $50-65
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $7-10 on eBay. PSA 8 copies have reached $150+, but poorly centered copies like this one struggle to reach those premiums.
Description
A classic 1977-78 Topps Hockey Scorer Leaders card featuring three legendary Hall of Famers: Montreal Canadiens icons Guy Lafleur and Steve Shutt, alongside LA Kings great Marcel Dionne. The card utilizes the iconic 1977 design with three distinct player headshots and the stylized '1976-77 NHL Leaders Scoring' banner at the bottom.
Key Features
Includes three NHL Hall of Fame inductees; Guy Lafleur (Scoring Title winner); iconic vintage design; heavy Montreal Canadiens interest.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct vintage card stock (grayish cardboard back texture); period-accurate ink saturation and 'dot' printing pattern; aged white borders rather than bright modern white. High confidence of authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias (thin right border); minor corner wear on bottom edges; common print dots characteristic of 1970s Topps stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for vintage single cards); COMC (good for mid-grade vintage); Facebook Hockey Card BST groups.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering flaw, grading this card via PSA or SGC may not be cost-effective as the fee likely exceeds the value gain. Sell as 'Raw EX-MT' and emphasize the Hall of Fame trio in the title. Use high-resolution scans of front and back.