1972 O-Pee-Chee Real Lemieux #154 Los Angeles Kings Hockey Card

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1972 O-Pee-Chee Real Lemieux #154 Los Angeles Kings Hockey Card Secure a classic piece of Los Angeles sports history with this wonderful 1972 O-Pee-Chee Real Lemieux card, a marvelous tribute to a hardworking mainstay of the early Kings expansion years. Real Lemieux was a highly versatile left wing known for his relentless defensive play, elite penalty-killing capabilities, and robust physical edge. After being drafted by the Detroit Red Wings, Lemieux found his true professional home in Los Angeles, becoming an integral part of the Kings' roster during the late 1960s and early 1970s. A fascinating piece of sports trivia highlighted on his card notes his multi-sport athletic prowess, as he spent his off-seasons playing high-level baseball as a talented center fielder in the Quebec senior leagues. The card front features a striking portrait of Lemieux inside the signature 1972 oval frame, wearing the spectacular forum blue and gold Los Angeles Kings uniform with the vintage crown emblem visible in the corner. The card reverse boasts the highly collectible Canadian O-Pee-Chee bilingual back layout, providing a dual-language summary of his professional achievements for fans across North America. A thorough shows that this card has survived the decades in fantastic form. The corners display very minor corner wear on the top edges, while the bottom corners remain crisp and firm. Edge chipping is nearly absent, with clean factory borders that give the card a very sharp presentation. The centering is solid, showing a slight leftward preference on the front borders but staying well within collectible vintage mid-grade standards. The card surface is bright and clean, free of any scratches, dimples, or print defects, while the reverse back is spotless with excellent text legibility. Grade Estimate: EX-MT 6