1972-73 Topps Hockey NHL Quarter-Finals Rangers vs Bruins #164
Gilles Villemure, Phil Esposito · Topps · Base / Playoffs Subset
Player
Gilles Villemure, Phil Esposito
Set
1972-73 Topps Hockey
Year
1972
Card #
164
Condition Grade
PSA 1 (Poor) to PSA 1.5 (Fair)
Category
Base / Playoffs Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 1: $10-15, PSA 2: $15-20, PSA 3: $25-30
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw copies in Mid-Grade (EX 5) sell for $5-8. Low-grade copies like this typically sell for $1 or less in bulk lots.
Description
A 1972-73 Topps hockey card featuring the NHL Quarter-Finals match between the New York Rangers and the Boston Bruins. The card has a green border with a pink and yellow pennant logo in the top left. The action shot shows Rangers goalie Gilles Villemure defending the net against Bruins players. The bottom text reads 'GAMES: RANGERS 4 BRUINS 1'.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Phil Esposito in the action shot; hard-to-find green border design from the early 70s; part of the popular playoff subset.
Authenticity Indicators
The card stock thickness and the specific 'pink' hue of the pennant are consistent with 1972 original Topps issues. The ink saturation on the green borders matches known authentic copies. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant damage to the top right corner with a large piece of the surface missing/lifted. Card shows heavy edge wear, rounded corners, and a horizontal surface crease running across the middle. Centering is shifted towards the bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot) or local card shows. The condition makes it a 'filler' card for budget set-builders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will far exceed the card's market value. Best sold in a '1972 Topps Hockey Lot' or as a cheap 'buy it now' listing with high-resolution photos showing the corner damage.