1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Barclay Plager #66 St. Louis Blues Hockey Card

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1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Barclay Plager #66 St. Louis Blues Hockey Card Complete the legendary blueline brother duo with this magnificent 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee hockey card featuring the iconic St. Louis Blues captain Barclay Plager. Barclay was widely regarded as one of the toughest and most respected leaders of his generation, serving as the defensive anchor and emotional captain for the Blues during their legendary early playoff runs. His ferocious defensive play and absolute willingness to protect his teammates cemented the Plager name into the very fabric of St. Louis hockey folklore. The front design displays a great portrait of Barclay in his Blues home jersey, surrounded by the distinctive retro arching team lettering. This original Canadian O-Pee-Chee printing features a fully bilingual back containing biographical summaries and professional stats printed in both English and French, noting his status as one of the three famous Plager brothers. Looking at the condition details of this specific card, the centering is noticeably shifted toward the upper right side of the card border. The corners show mild softening and light wear appropriate for a card that has been treasured in a collection for over fifty years, but they remain free of heavy creasing or structural defects. The edges are solid with typical light age-related surface chipping along the colorful front borders. The card back is remarkably clean, showing excellent green color quality with zero writing, staining, or wax marks. This card is a must-have for vintage hockey fans and receives a conservative condition Grade Estimate: EX 5