1977-78 Topps Goal Leaders Guy Lafleur / Mike Bossy / Steve Shutt #3
Guy Lafleur, Mike Bossy, Steve Shutt · Topps · Leader Card / Multi-Player / Rookie Year (Bossy)
Player
Guy Lafleur, Mike Bossy, Steve Shutt
Set
1977-78 Topps Hockey
Year
1977
Card #
#3
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card shows soft corners (particularly bottom left), minor edge wear, and horizontal centering is slightly shifted to the left (approx. 65/35). The surface appears clean but vintage cardboard of this era often has minor print defects.
Category
Leader Card / Multi-Player / Rookie Year (Bossy)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. There is steady interest from Hall of Fame collectors and New York Islanders/Montreal Canadiens fans, but leader cards generally command lower prices than solo player cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $15-20, PSA 4: $25-35, PSA 5: $45+. High grade (PSA 8+) can reach $200+, but this specific card is not a candidate for those grades.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in 'Very Good' condition range from $6 to $11. In PSA 6 condition, it sells for roughly $50-60. PSA 8 examples vary wildly between $150 and $250.
Description
This 1977-78 Topps card features the NHL's top goal scorers from the previous season: Hall of Famers Guy Lafleur, Mike Bossy, and Steve Shutt. The design features three individual player headshots against a classic white border. Note: While technically a 'Leader' card, this is historically significant as it is from Mike Bossy's rookie card year.
Key Features
Features three Hall of Fame legends. It is a key leader card because it captures Mike Bossy during his rookie card year. Low-cost alternative to the more expensive Bossy base rookie card (#115).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The cardboard stock has the correct grey/tan pulp texture for 1970s Topps. The printing shows the characteristic 'dot matrix' of the era. This card is rarely counterfeited compared to the base Bossy rookie.
Flaws to Note
Softness and rounding on all four corners; minor chipping on the top and right edges; centering is off-center left-to-right; some light surface foxing/aging visible on the white border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card due to its high volume of vintage hockey collectors. A 'Buy It Now' listing with 'Best Offer' enabled would be appropriate.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will likely exceed the value increase for this specific condition. Use high-resolution scans or photos on a dark background to show the white borders clearly. Keywords: HOF, Mike Bossy RC Year, Montreal Canadiens, NY Islanders.