1977-78 Topps Hockey Mike Bossy / Phil Esposito / Steve Shutt Power Play Goal Leaders #6
Mike Bossy, Phil Esposito, Steve Shutt · Topps (licensed by NHL) · Rookie Year Subset / League Leaders
Player
Mike Bossy, Phil Esposito, Steve Shutt
Set
1977-78 Topps Hockey Leaders
Year
1977
Card #
#6
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card shows soft, rounded corners and significant edge wear. Centering is visibly shifted toward the bottom-right. The surface appears to have light staining or print snow.
Category
Rookie Year Subset / League Leaders
Manufacturer
Topps (licensed by NHL)
Demand Level
Moderate. Mike Bossy collectors and HOF completionists maintain a steady market for this year, but demand is significantly lower for the 'Leaders' cards compared to his official #115 rookie card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $25-35, PSA 4: $40-55, PSA 5: $70-90. (Grading costs would likely exceed the value added in this condition).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similarly 'Good' to 'Very Good' condition have ranged from $12 to $22. PSA 5 copies typically sell for around $75, while high-grade PSA 9 examples can exceed $500 (though this card is not a candidate for high grades).
Description
This 1977-78 Topps hockey card features the league's Power Play Goal Leaders. It is highly sought after as it is part of Mike Bossy's rookie year debut in the NHL. Centered in three separate headshots are Hall of Famers Mike Bossy (Islanders), Phil Esposito (Rangers), and Steve Shutt (Canadiens). The card features the vintage 1970s cream-colored cardstock and classic Topps typography.
Key Features
Features the rookie-year appearance of Mike Bossy, one of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history. Includes two other Hall of Fame legends, Phil Esposito and Steve Shutt. Part of the popular 'League Leaders' subset from the 1977 era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The vintage cardstock shows appropriate fiber aging. The dot-matrix print pattern in the blue backgrounds and the specific 'hockey stick' logo styling are consistent with late-70s Topps production. This specific subset is not frequently counterfeited in this condition.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding is present on all four corners. There is visible edge chipping and minor fraying. The centering is roughly 65/35 toward the bottom-right corner. Light surface debris or foxing is visible on the white border areas.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card using a 'Buy It Now' format with 'Best Offer' enabled. It would also sell well in a vintage hockey card group on Facebook or at a local card show in a dollar bin or low-value vintage box.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading will likely be $20+, which is nearly the total value of the card in this condition. Use a penny sleeve and a top loader for shipping. List with keywords: 'Mike Bossy RC Year', 'Hall of Fame', 'Islanders', '1977 Topps'.