1977-78 Topps Hockey NHL Leaders Game Winning Goals #206
Gilbert Perreault, Steve Shutt, Guy Lafleur, Rick MacLeish, Peter McNab · Topps · Leader Card / Insert / Base
Player
Gilbert Perreault, Steve Shutt, Guy Lafleur, Rick MacLeish, Peter McNab
Set
1977-78 Topps Hockey
Year
1977
Card #
#206
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right, some visible corner softening on bottom right, and minor edge chipping on the top border.
Category
Leader Card / Insert / Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Constant demand for Hall of Famer cards and vintage leader subsets, though it is not a high-ticket single.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $25-35, PSA 7: $50-65
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5-10 depending on centering. PSA 8 copies have sold in the $100 range, while PSA 6 copies usually hover around $25.
Description
This 1977-78 Topps Leaders card features five NHL stars from the 1976-77 season who led the league in Game Winning Goals. The card showcases headshots of Hall of Famers Gilbert Perreault, Steve Shutt, and Guy Lafleur, along with Rick MacLeish and Peter McNab. It features the classic 1970s blocky Topps design with a '1976-77 NHL LEADERS' banner at the bottom left.
Key Features
Includes three Hockey Hall of Famers (Perreault, Shutt, Lafleur). High nostalgia value for 70s hockey collectors. Features the league leaders from an era of Montreal Canadiens dominance.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct vintage card stock thickness and matte finish. The 'dot matrix' printing pattern is visible in the portraits under magnification. Typical 1970s Topps centering issues are present. High confidence (High Authenticity).
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias. Bottom right corner shows white layering/wear. Top edge has minor roughness characteristic of vintage Topps wire cuts. Slight surface speckling or print snow may be present in the dark backgrounds.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now), COMC for effortless consignment, or local card shows in hockey-heavy markets (Northeast/Midwest).
Selling Tips
Due to the lower value in mid-grade condition, it is generally not worth the grading fee unless it looks better than a PSA 8. List as '1977-78 Topps #206 Lafleur/Perreault Leaders' to capture Hall of Fame searches. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using eBay Standard Envelope for cheap tracked shipping.