1972-73 Topps Bobby Hull 1971-72 NHL All Star #130
Bobby Hull · Topps (licensed by NHL) · Base / All-Star Insert (Subset)
Player
Bobby Hull
Set
1972-73 Topps Hockey Base Set
Year
1972
Card #
#130
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (Very Good) - PSA 4 (Very Good-Excellent)
Category
Base / All-Star Insert (Subset)
Manufacturer
Topps (licensed by NHL)
Demand Level
Moderate. Bobby Hull is a HOF legend, ensuring steady interest from Blackhawks fans and vintage hockey collectors, though All-Star sub-sets generally carry lower demand than base cards in this era.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $30.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $35-45, PSA 4: $55-70, PSA 5: $85-110
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar condition have range from $18 to $28. PSA 4 graded copies typically sell in the $60 range, while PSA 5 copies can reach $90.
Description
A classic 1972-73 Topps hockey card featuring Chicago Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull. The card celebrates Hull as a 1971-72 NHL All Star 1st Team Left Wing. The design features a bold, rounded-corner photograph frame with '1971-72 NHL ALL STAR' printed vertically on the left and Hull's name in a yellow horizontal bar at the bottom. Hull is seen in his iconic red Blackhawks jersey.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 'The Golden Jet' Bobby Hull; Popular 1972-73 Topps design known as the 'Arches' or 'Tombstone' style; Sub-set All-Star card.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Card shows correct cardstock color and thickness for 1970s Topps issues. The print pattern under magnification shows the standard vintage four-color process. Not a commonly counterfeited card in this specific grade.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on all four corners; centering is shifted slightly to the top-right; noticeable surface wear and mild creasing/wrinkling in the top right corner; edges show minor chipping and silvering.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to high visibility. Vintage hockey Facebook groups or a reputable local card shop (LCS) that deals in vintage would also be suitable.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading will likely exceed the value added for a PSA 3/4 specimen. List as '1972 Topps Bobby Hull All Star #130 Vintage Blackhawks.' Use a penny sleeve and a top loader for protection and shipping.