1972-73 Topps NHL Penalty Minutes Leaders Watson/Magnuson/Dornhoefer #3
Bryan Watson, Keith Magnuson, Gary Dornhoefer · Topps (Licensed by NHL) · Leader Card / Base
Player
Bryan Watson, Keith Magnuson, Gary Dornhoefer
Set
1972-73 Topps NHL
Year
1972
Card #
#3
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Note: The card shows significant edge wear, visible corner rounding (especially bottom-right), and heavy surface scuffing/print defects on the black background. Centering is shifted toward the top-right.
Category
Leader Card / Base
Manufacturer
Topps (Licensed by NHL)
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Primarily sought by team collectors (Blackhawks, Penguins, Flyers) or set builders completing the 1972-73 Topps run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20. Due to high grading fees relative to card value, it is not recommended to grade this card in this condition.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar VG condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies have sold in the $30-$40 range, but lower grades rarely trade on the public market.
Description
Featured is a vintage 1972-73 Topps NHL Penalty Minutes Leaders card. This hockey card highlights the top enforcers from the 1971-72 season: Bryan Watson (Pittsburgh Penguins), Keith Magnuson (Chicago Black Hawks), and Gary Dornhoefer (Philadelphia Flyers). The design features a distinctive black and blue paneled layout typical of early 70s Topps hockey issues, with a yellow 'NHL PENALTY MINUTES LEADERS' banner at the bottom.
Key Features
Features Keith Magnuson, a cult hero for Chicago Blackhawks fans. Part of a popular early 1970s vintage set known for 'The Broad Street Bullies' era players.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity is High. The card shows correct 1970s cardboard stock pulp aging (cream/brownish back), distinct dot-matrix printing in the photos, and legitimate period-correct font styles. This is not a commonly faked card due to its lower market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner softening and rounding. Noticeable edge chipping on the right border. Surface scratches and horizontal print lines are visible throughout the dark black portions of the card. Top-to-bottom centering is poor.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or in a small vintage hockey lot. Could also be sold through a local card shop's vintage bargain bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will far exceed the card's value. List with clear photos of the back to show set completeness. Use keywords like 'Vintage Hockey', '1972 Topps', and 'Broad Street Bullies era'.