1971-72 Topps Bobby Hull #100
Bobby Hull · Topps (distributed in the US) · Base Card / Hall of Fame Star
Player
Bobby Hull
Set
1971-72 Topps NHL
Year
1971
Card #
#100
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) / PSA 3 (VG). The card shows significant rounding on all four corners, visible edge chipping on the right/bottom, and surface indentations/creases. Centering is shifted moderately towards the bottom.
Category
Base Card / Hall of Fame Star
Manufacturer
Topps (distributed in the US)
Demand Level
Moderate-Strong. Bobby Hull remains a tier-one hockey legend. While this is not his rookie card, vintage star cards from the early 70s have a stable, dedicated collector base.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $30-45, PSA 3: $55-75, PSA 4: $90-120
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar Good/VG condition range from $18 to $32. Graded PSA 3 copies have recently settled around $65-70 including shipping.
Description
A classic piece of 1970s hockey history featuring Chicago Blackhawks legend Bobby Hull. The card features a vibrant blue oval background with bubble-lettering 'BLACK HAWKS' across the top. Hull is pictured in his iconic red Blackhawks sweater holding a stick with the team logo visible at the bottom right. The card back features career statistics and a short cartoon biographical blurb.
Key Features
Features a Top 10 NHL player of all time and Hall of Famer. This is a key high-number star card from the 1971-72 Topps set, highly sought after by Blackhawks fans and vintage hockey collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The print dot pattern in the blue oval and red 'HULL' text are consistent with 1970s Topps offset lithography. The card stock shows appropriate age-related browning (toning) on the edges. Not a highly faked common star card in this condition.
Flaws to Note
Corners are significantly softened and rounded. There appears to be a surface crease or heavy indentation near the top center and middle right edge. Edge wear is prominent on the bottom right. Centering is roughly 35/65 top-to-bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a mid-tier raw vintage card like this. A local card show table would also be a viable option to avoid fees.
Selling Tips
Due to the visible wear and creases, professional grading is likely not cost-effective ($15-20 value increase vs $20+ grading fee). List with clear photos of the back to show the statistics. Use keywords like 'Vintage Hockey,' 'Blackhawks,' and 'HOF' in the title.