Phil Esposito
Hockey • 1977-78 Topps Hockey
Sport & Year
Hockey • 1977-78
Brand & Set
Topps - 1977-78 Topps Hockey
Card Number
#5
Card Type
Veteran / Subset Insert
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Good (G 2) to Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
Raw Condition (current state): $0.50 - $2.00; Highly Graded (PSA 9/10): $50 - $200+
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in low-to-mid grade range from $1.00 to $3.00. PSA 8 copies have recently sold for approximately $20-30.
Condition Details
Significant corner rounding, heavy edge wear throughout, a visible horizontal surface crease running across the middle of the player image, and yellowing/discoloration on the card stock. Centering is shifted toward the bottom.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The visible crease and heavy corner wear would likely result in an SGC/PSA 2 or 3 grade, which would not cover the cost of the grading fee. The card has higher value as a personal keepsake or a 'filler' for a raw set.
Card Description
Card features Hall of Famer Phil Esposito in his New York Rangers away jersey (number 77, Captain 'C' visible). The top banner reads '1977-78 HIGHLIGHTS'. The bottom caption reads 'Phil Esposito Tops Mark with 29th Hat Trick.' The design has rounded photography corners and a white border.
Notable Features
Features Hall of Fame player Phil Esposito; 'Record Breaker/Highlight' subset; includes mention of his NHL record-setting 29th career hat trick.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with 1970s Topps card stock which is high-acid and browns over time. The typography and 'clay-coated' front finish appear authentic for the era.
Scanned: 2026-07-12T19:51:31.332190