1972-73 Topps NHL Penalty Minutes Leaders Watson/Magnuson/Dornhoefer #1
Bryan Watson, Keith Magnuson, Gary Dornhoefer · Topps (also issued via O-Pee-Chee in Canada) · Statistical Leader, League Leader
Player
Bryan Watson, Keith Magnuson, Gary Dornhoefer
Set
1972-73 Topps Hockey
Year
1972
Card #
#1
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (Very Good). Centering is heavily shifted toward the top-right. Bottom corners show rounding and wear. There is a visible horizontal surface crease/scratch extending from the left edge through the center photo (Magnuson). Surface appears to have light staining or foxing on the borders.
Category
Statistical Leader, League Leader
Manufacturer
Topps (also issued via O-Pee-Chee in Canada)
Demand Level
Moderate. Card #1 collectors and vintage hockey set builders frequently seek this, but the poor condition limits demand to budget collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $10-15, PSA 3: $20-25, PSA 4: $30-40. (Grading fees likely exceed market value).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar low-grade condition typically hover between $3 and $7. PSA 6 (EX-MT) copies generally sell for $50-70, but this card would not achieve that grade.
Description
A vintage 1972-73 Topps Hockey card #1 featuring the NHL Penalty Minutes Leaders. This card displays three portrait photos against a black and blue color-blocked background. The top section features Bryan Watson (Pittsburgh Penguins), the middle Keith Magnuson (Chicago Black Hawks), and the bottom Gary Dornhoefer (Philadelphia Flyers). The bottom banner is bright yellow with 'NHL PENALTY MINUTES LEADERS' text and the 'NHL 1971/2' designation in a black footer.
Key Features
Card #1 of the set, which is historically difficult to find in high grade due to placement on the top of rubber-banded stacks. Features popular 'enforcers' of the era. Part of the iconic 1972-73 Topps design known for its vibrant colors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage card stock; matte finish; dot-matrix printing pattern visible in skin tones; appropriate aging of the ink. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface scratch/crease across the middle. Soft, rounded corners on the bottom edge. Heavily off-center (O/C) toward the top and right side. Surface toning and age-related yellowing on white borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer) or COMC. Local vintage card shows in a 'dollar bin' or bulk vintage lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading will be higher than the final sale price. Take a high-resolution scan of the back to show the statistics. List as a 'Set Filler' or 'Vintage Starter' card. Ship via eBay Standard Envelope ($0.60 - $1.15) to keep costs low for the buyer.