1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Ralph Backstrom #108 Los Angeles Kings Hockey Card

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1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Ralph Backstrom #108 Los Angeles Kings Hockey Card This premium piece showcases veteran center Ralph Backstrom captured in a striking red jersey pose before transitioning fully into the bright gold look of the Los Angeles Kings franchise. Backstrom brought immediate star power and championship pedigree to Southern California after a highly celebrated multi-Cup career with the Montreal Canadiens. His arrival gave the young expansion franchise critical veteran leadership down the middle of the ice during their developmental years. The reverse side features the classic O-Pee-Chee bilingual layout displaying career statistics and personal milestones detailed in both English and French text alongside a cartoon noting his early career Rookie of the Year honors from 1959. Reviewing the for this item reveals neat preservation qualities over the last several decades. The front borders display strong registration with a mild top-to-bottom centering bias within the circular profile frame. The corners show light touches of wear with micro-fraying visible under magnification, while the cut edges remain relatively clean with minimal chipping. On the back, the green design elements show a stark contrast against the cream stock with no signs of wax staining or surface tracking. This card represents a great crossover piece for both Montreal Canadiens historians and early Los Angeles Kings team collectors. Grade Estimate: EX 5