Phil Esposito is a Hall of Fame center and a member of the NHL Top 100 players of all-time. He made his NFL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1963. Six years later, he became the first NHL player to score 100+ points in a season. He is currently 10th on the all-time scoring leaders list. After retiring, he was the head coach and general manager of the New York Rangers before co-founding the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Below is a look at some of Phil Esposito’s career accomplishments and highlights.
- 8x All-Star
- 5x Ross Award Winner
- 2x Stanley Cup Champion
- 2x Hart Award Winner
Phil Esposito’s rookie card is in the 1965 Topps set alongside fellow Hall of Famers Gerry Cheevers and Ed Giacomin. I purchased a raw card on eBay and sent it into a paid signing. The card turned out stunning with the inscriptions that I requested.
Currently there are only 23 autographed 1965 Topps Phil Esposito rookie cards in the PSA registry.
Total Investment: $340.50
Estimated Value: $500
Return on Investment: 47%