1969-70 O-Pee-Chee Claude Provost #167 Montreal Canadiens Raw (VG)

Description

1969-70 O-Pee-Chee Claude Provost #167 Montreal Canadiens Raw (VG) Secure a fantastic duplicate or set filler featuring one of the ultimate unsung heroes of the Montreal Canadiens dynasty. Claude Provost spent his entire career donning the iconic bleu, blanc, et rouge, capturing an astonishing nine Stanley Cup rings during his time in the league. This item comes from the beloved 1969-70 O-Pee-Chee hockey set, a hallmark release among vintage sports collectors that is famous for its vertical orientation framed by an integrated hockey stick graphics border. It is a genuine Canadian O-Pee-Chee issue, proudly showcasing the bilingual bio on the reverse that defines original hockey distribution in Canada during the late sixties. Having a second copy of this specific card provides an excellent opportunity for team collectors to upgrade a placeholder or expand a dedicated player binder. Our detailed reveals that this card shows standard mid-grade qualities. The centering on the front is shifted from left to right. Edges exhibit typical vintage chipping visible along the borders. Corners show uniform light softening and rounding from historical handling but maintain reasonable shape without severe layering. The print surface is bright, exhibiting bold reds and sharp contrast on the main portrait, with minor standard factory print dots. There are no major paper wrinkles or deep structural creases detected under normal viewing. It qualifies for a conservative Grade Estimate: VG 3