1972-73 Topps NHL Penalty Minutes Leaders #3 Bryan Watson / Keith Magnuson / Gary Dornhoefer
Bryan Watson, Keith Magnuson, Gary Dornhoefer · Topps (licensed by NHL/NHLPA) · Base / Leader Insert
Player
Bryan Watson, Keith Magnuson, Gary Dornhoefer
Set
1972-73 Topps Hockey Base Set
Year
1972
Card #
3
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is shifted right and top; significant corner softening and edge wear; surface shows typical 70s vintage foxing and possible light scratches.
Category
Base / Leader Insert
Manufacturer
Topps (licensed by NHL/NHLPA)
Demand Level
Moderate - Primarily sought by set builders or fans of vintage Chicago Blackhawks/Philadelphia Flyers memorabilia.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 6: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $2.50 to $7.00 depending on corner sharpness. PSA 7 copies typically sell in the $50-$65 range.
Description
A classic 1970s Topps Hockey 'Leader' card featuring the NHL's top enforcers from the 1971-72 season. The card features three portrait photos of Bryan Watson (Penguins), Keith Magnuson (Blackhawks), and Gary Dornhoefer (Flyers) against a black background with yellow numerical highlights.
Key Features
Includes popular Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Keith Magnuson; features iconic 72-73 'tombstone' style layout; high nostalgia value for fans of 'Broad Street Bullies' era hockey.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock for 1972 (gray/brown back); vintage printing patterns (halftone dots visible under magnification); correct 1972-73 Topps copyright info on back. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-center) towards the upper right; fuzzy/rounded corners; side edge chipping common for this card stock; slight discoloration of the white photo borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction or Buy It Now), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term inventory, or local vintage sports card shows.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value relative to grading fees ($19+), selling this card raw is recommended unless it is a pack-fresh Gem Mint candidate. List as '1972 Topps Hockey Leader Watson Magnuson Dornhoefer' for maximum SEO.