1979-80 Topps Hockey Scoring Leaders Brian Trottier/Marcel Dionne/Guy Lafleur #161
Brian Trottier, Marcel Dionne, Guy Lafleur · Topps · Base / League Leaders
Player
Brian Trottier, Marcel Dionne, Guy Lafleur
Set
1979-80 Topps Hockey
Year
1979
Card #
#161
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The centering is visibly shifted to the top-right. Corners show significant whitening and rounding, particularly on the bottom right. Edges have visible chipping.
Category
Base / League Leaders
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. While these players are legends, 'Leader cards' generally hold lower value than base individual cards or rookie cards. Demand is stable among vintage hockey set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $15-25, PSA 5: $35-45, PSA 6: $60-80. Note: Grading costs likely exceed the retail value of this specific specimen due to condition.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-grade condition range from $4 to $10. High-grade PSA 8 copies can reach $150+, but this specimen's centering and corner wear preclude that price range.
Description
A classic 1979-80 Topps Hockey card featuring the top three scoring leaders from the 1978-79 season. The card features headshots of three Hall of Fame legends: Brian Trottier of the New York Islanders, Marcel Dionne of the Los Angeles Kings, and Guy Lafleur of the Montreal Canadiens. The vintage design features the blue and pink border aesthetic iconic to the late 70s Topps hockey series.
Key Features
Triple Hall of Famer card featuring Trottier, Dionne, and Lafleur. Released in the same flagship set as the iconic Wayne Gretzky rookie card. Highly collectible due to the caliber of all three players appearing on one card.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock shows the appropriate greyish cardboard backing typical of late 70s Topps. The 'dot matrix' print pattern in the facial skin tones is consistent with 1979 period lithography. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant 'off-center' (O/C) printing with the top and right borders being much thinner than the bottom and left. Soft, rounded corners with surface paper loss/whitening. Minor edge chipping. Surface appears relatively clean but lacks original gloss.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card. It is also a great candidate for 'COMC' (Check Out My Cards) or as a filler item in a local card show 'dollar bin' given its raw condition.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees would be higher than the card's final value. Sell it 'as-is' in a penny sleeve and top loader. Use keywords like 'Hall of Fame', 'Vintage Hockey', and 'Lafleur' to attract team and player collectors.