1978 Topps Home Run Leaders #3 George Foster / Jim Rice
George Foster and Jim Rice · Topps · Statistical Leader (League Leaders)
Player
George Foster and Jim Rice
Set
1978 Topps Base Set
Year
1978
Card #
3
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) / PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is visibly shifted to the left (approx 70/30). Corners show slight softening, and there is a visible surface mark/stain near the bottom center border.
Category
Statistical Leader (League Leaders)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. While it features a Hall of Famer (Rice), leaderboard cards generally command less value than base cards or rookie cards unless in Gem Mint condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 7: $30-40
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in similar mid-grade condition typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping on eBay. Higher grade PSA 8 examples sell for approximately $60-80.
Description
Featured here is the 1978 Topps Home Run Leaders card #3, showcasing the power-hitting excellence of N.L. leader George Foster (Cincinnati Reds) and A.L. leader Jim Rice (Boston Red Sox). This classic league leader card uses the 1978 Topps design with dual nested portraits and vibrant green border detailing. It represents a historic era for both hitters who were dominant forces in the late 70s.
Key Features
Includes Hall of Famer Jim Rice. Features two of the most iconic sluggers of the late 1970s. Key subset card for team collectors of the 'Big Red Machine' Reds or the Red Sox.
Authenticity Indicators
Typical 1978 Topps brown cardboard stock. Appropriate dot-matrix pattern in the printing of the portraits. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right off-centering. Light corner wear/rounding on the right side. Minor surface staining or print defects on the bottom white border below the 'Home Run Leaders' text.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now), COMC for low-effort selling, or in a lot with other 1970s Stars/Hall of Famers.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value and off-centering, professional grading is not recommended as the cost would far exceed the card's value. List as a 'set filler' or include in a lot of mid-70s stars. Use clear photos of both front and back.