1978 Topps George Foster/Larry Hisle RBI Leaders #3
George Foster, Larry Hisle · Topps · League Leader / Base
Player
George Foster, Larry Hisle
Set
1978 Topps Base
Year
1978
Card #
#3
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Note: Visible corner rounding, heavy edge wear, and significant top-to-bottom centering bias (roughly 85/15).
Category
League Leader / Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - This is a common card from the high-production late 70s era. Demand is primarily from set builders or specific George Foster team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $10-12, PSA 4: $15-20 (Note: Grading cost exceeds potential value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar 'VG' condition range from $0.99 to $1.50 plus shipping. High-grade PSA 9 copies have sold for $40-60, but this specimen does not meet those condition requirements.
Description
A classic 1978 Topps League Leaders card featuring NL RBI king George Foster of the Cincinnati Reds and AL RBI leader Larry Hisle of the Minnesota Twins. The card utilizes the iconic 1978 design with two individual player portraits framed in green, over a clean white background with red '1977 Runs Batted In Ldrs' text.
Key Features
Features George Foster during his historic 1977 MVP season (52 Home Runs, 149 RBIs). Includes two All-Star caliber players from the late 1970s. Part of the popular League Leaders subset.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The vintage cardboard grain, specific green ink saturation, and typical 1978 bleed properties are all consistent with genuine period-correct Topps stock. Not a commonly faked card.
Flaws to Note
Significant 'softening' and rounding of all four corners. Visible chipping and whitening along the top and left edges. Centering is significantly shifted toward the top border. Surface appears to have light foxing/matting characteristic of 1970s cardboard storage.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk vintage lot on eBay, or in a 50-cent to $1 bin at a local card show. Not recommended for individual online listing due to shipping costs vs. value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of authentication and grading ($19+) far outweighs the market value. If selling on eBay, use 'eBay Standard Envelope' to keep shipping under $1.00. Mention 'Free Shipping' to attract more interest for low-value singles.