1970-71 O-Pee-Chee NHL Assists Leaders Bobby Orr / Phil Esposito / Johnny Bucyk #3
Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, Johnny Bucyk · O-Pee-Chee (under license from Topps) · Base / Leader Insert / League Leaders
Player
Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, Johnny Bucyk
Set
1970-71 O-Pee-Chee NHL
Year
1970
Card #
#3
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) - PR-FR due to significant writing and surface damage
Category
Base / Leader Insert / League Leaders
Manufacturer
O-Pee-Chee (under license from Topps)
Demand Level
Moderate - Bobby Orr cards always have a floor of interest, but the condition and ink writing significantly limit the buyer pool to budget-conscious set fillers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5 - $15
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10-20, PSA 2: $25-35, PSA 3: $40-55 (Note: Writing makes this card an 'MK' qualifier or a straight 1)
Comparable Sales
Recent PSA 1 sales of this card range from $15-$25. Clean 'Raw' mid-grade copies sell for $40-$60. Copies with writing or heavy damage typically sell in the $5-$10 range.
Description
A classic 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee hockey card featuring three Boston Bruins legends: Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, and Johnny Bucyk. The card celebrates the 1969-70 season's NHL Assists Leaders. It features a horizontal layout with three circular portraits against a light background with a yellow header bar.
Key Features
Features three Hockey Hall of Famers on a single card; includes Bobby Orr during his prime; O-Pee-Chee Canadian vintage release; iconic 1970s 'League Leader' design.
Authenticity Indicators
Proper card stock thickness for 1970 O-Pee-Chee; typical 'rough cut' edges often seen in OPC; correct print dot patterns in the blue circles and player faces. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant ink writing (scribbles) in the yellow header area. Rounded, soft corners; heavy edge wear; surface creasing and indentation; noticeable staining/soiling on the right border. Centering is shifted moderately to the bottom-right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card using an auction or 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' enabled to attract set builders looking for a cheap placeholder.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading exceeds the market value. Be extremely clear in the listing title and description about the 'Ink/Writing' on the front. Use high-resolution scans or photos of both front and back.