1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Bob Plager #103 St. Louis Blues Hockey Card

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1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Bob Plager #103 St. Louis Blues Hockey Card Own a piece of true hockey royalty with this 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee card featuring the legendary St. Louis Blues defenseman Bob Plager. Along with his brothers, Bob Plager was the absolute heart and soul of the St. Louis Blues franchise from its inception, carving out a legendary reputation as one of the fiercest, most physically punishing blueliners to ever lace up skates in the National Hockey League. Known for his devastating hip checks and unmatched team loyalty, Plager became a beloved cultural icon in St. Louis sports history both during and after his playing days. The front of this card features a phenomenal portrait of Plager looking determined in his Blues uniform, set against a rich blue oval insert. This card is an authentic Canadian O-Pee-Chee release, featuring a bilingual back that describes his unpredictable on-ice nature and legendary shot-blocking bravery in English and French. In terms of physical condition, the card exhibits relatively good centering for this tough vintage set, with only a minor tilt toward the right edge. The corners are well-preserved, showing only light touch wear at the tips and keeping a strong overall square profile. The edges show minimal factory rough-cut chipping and present a clean display border. The reverse side is beautiful, showing excellent green ink preservation, sharp textual details, and an unblemished surface free of ink or stains. This highly collectible piece of a true Blues franchise legend receives a conservative Grade Estimate: EX-MT 6