1972-73 Topps Goals Against Avg. Leaders Tony Esposito/Gilles Villemure/Lorne Worsley #3
Tony Esposito, Gilles Villemure, Lorne Worsley · Topps · Base / Leader Insert / Multi-Player
Player
Tony Esposito, Gilles Villemure, Lorne Worsley
Set
1972-73 Topps NHL
Year
1972
Card #
#3
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) - Centering is decent, but visible edge wear, soft corners, and surface print dots/snow are present.
Category
Base / Leader Insert / Multi-Player
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Tony Esposito and Gump Worsley collectors provide a steady floor of demand, though leader cards typically sell for less than individual player base cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $15-20, PSA 4: $25-35, PSA 5: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $6.00 to $10.00. High-grade PSA 8 copies can reach over $150, but low-to-mid grade specimens are very affordable and stable in price.
Description
A classic vintage 1972-73 Topps NHL Goals Against Average Leaders card featuring three legendary netminders. The card showcases Tony Esposito (Chicago Black Hawks), Gilles Villemure (New York Rangers), and Lorne 'Gump' Worsley (Minnesota North Stars). The design features three panels against a black and blue background with high-contrast yellow text and a vibrant yellow 'Goals Against Avg. Leaders' banner at the bottom. This is a key league leader card from a highly collected vintage era.
Key Features
Includes two Hall of Famers (Tony Esposito and Gump Worsley). Iconic 1970s Topps hockey design with bold colors. Key collectible for goalie specialists and vintage Blackhawks or North Stars fans.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct 'chipboard' tan card stock for the 1972 Topps set. Authentic half-tone printing patterns visible in player portraits. No common high-value reprints of this specific leader card exist.
Flaws to Note
Significant 'snow' (white print dots) visible on the black backgrounds. Softening of all four corners. Visible chipping along the right edge. Slight yellowing of the card stock due to age. Centering is slightly favored to the right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card's price point ($5-15). It would also move well at local card shows in a 'Vintage' bargain bin or through COMC for long-term listing.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the market value of the expected grade (PSA 3-4). Best listed as a 'Buy It Now' with high-resolution scans showing the corner wear and print snow clearly. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.