1969-70 O-Pee-Chee Dave Balon #191 New York Rangers Raw (VG 3)

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1969-70 O-Pee-Chee Dave Balon #191 New York Rangers Raw (VG 3) This is another example of the 1969-70 O-Pee-Chee Dave Balon card, showcasing the high-scoring left winger during his prime years with the New York Rangers. Balon's mix of physical play and scoring touch made him a fan favorite and an essential part of the Rangers' top forward lines. This card is a true testament to the legendary 1968 OPC set, which brought hockey card collecting to life across Canada with its unique design and expanded biographical info. Flip the card over to view the Canadian O-Pee-Chee bilingual back, featuring a fun cartoon detailing his junior hockey roots in Western Canada. The shows a card with distinct structural wear from handling. The centering is shifted towards the lower edge, making the framing quite uneven. The corners display clear rounding and fraying, losing their sharp geometry entirely. The edges show significant chipping and wear into the dark border outlines. While the front graphics remain bright and legible, the cumulative edge, corner, and surface wear classify it strictly as a budget-friendly collector-grade item. Grade Estimate: VG 3