1977-78 Topps Hockey 1976-77 NHL Leaders Power Play Goals #4
Lanny McDonald, Phil Esposito, Tom Williams · Topps (under license from NHLPA) · Leader Card / Insert / Base
Player
Lanny McDonald, Phil Esposito, Tom Williams
Set
1977-78 Topps Hockey
Year
1977
Card #
4
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is shifted towards the right side (approx 70/30). Corners show slight blunting, particularly the bottom right. Surface appears clean with minor print snow in the portraits.
Category
Leader Card / Insert / Base
Manufacturer
Topps (under license from NHLPA)
Demand Level
Moderate. Phil Esposito and Lanny McDonald have loyal collector bases, but league leader cards generally see less demand than base soloist cards or rookie cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15; PSA 6: $20-30; PSA 7: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in similar mid-grade condition range from $2 to $5 plus shipping. PSA 7 examples have sold in the $40 range, while PSA 8 examples exceed $100 due to registry demand, though this specific card is unlikely to reach that grade.
Description
This 1977-78 Topps card features the 1976-77 NHL Power Play Goal Leaders. The card showcases three portrait photos: Hall of Famer Lanny McDonald (Maple Leafs) in the first spot, Hall of Famer Phil Esposito (Rangers) in the second, and Tom Williams (Kings) in the third. The design uses a classic 70s aesthetic with a yellow and green 'Leaders' banner and bold red text for 'POWER PLAY GOALS'.
Key Features
Includes two Hall of Fame players (McDonald and Esposito). Leader cards from this era are popular among team collectors and player completionists. Part of the iconic 'puck' design set from Topps/O-Pee-Chee.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence in authenticity. Card stock shows the correct greyish fiber texture of late 70s Topps. Print pattern is consistent with offset lithography of the period. This specific leader card is rarely counterfeited as it is not a high-value key card.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering shift on the front. Softening of the bottom right corner tip. Slight edge chipping typical for vintage card stock. Potential light surface 'snow' or print dots in the blue background of the Lanny McDonald photo.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a single card like this. It could also be sold as part of a set breakout on COMC (Check Out My Cards). Local card shops would likely only buy this in a bulk vintage collection.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the value of the card at a PSA 6 level. Use high-resolution scans instead of photos to show the corners clearly. Use keywords like 'Hall of Fame', 'Maple Leafs', and 'NY Rangers' to attract team collectors.