1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Doug Mohns #75 Minnesota North Stars EX 5

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1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Doug Mohns #75 Minnesota North Stars EX 5 Doug Mohns's 1972-73 O-Pee-Chee card stands out immediately thanks to the bold magenta background reserved for the Minnesota North Stars, a color choice that makes this one of the most visually aggressive cards in the entire set. Mohns is shown full length in the North Stars green and white, stick planted and number six visible on his sleeve, with the circular N star logo anchoring the yellow name banner at the bottom. As a Canadian O-Pee-Chee printing with the smaller run and the bilingual reverse, the card carries extra appeal for collectors of the North Stars, for vintage defenseman collectors, and for anyone who respects one of the great iron men of the game. The back is a monument to longevity. It proudly states that veteran Doug never played a game in the minor leagues, and his printed career table begins all the way back in 1953-54 with the Boston Bruins, running through Chicago and on to Minnesota, with totals of 1220 games, 242 goals, 427 assists, and 669 points at the time of printing. Born in Ontario in December 1933, Mohns was a multi time All-Star who starred at both defense and forward over a career that stretched across parts of five decades, a feat few players in hockey history can match. The French translation of his accolades makes the reverse a properly Canadian tribute to a properly Canadian career. this copy shows light surface scuffing visible against the magenta background, slight softness at the corners, clean edges without major chipping, no creases, and centering that sits a touch toward the right yet remains presentable, which together place it solidly at the excellent level. The reverse confirms the Canadian O-Pee-Chee bilingual back rather than a puzzle back, with the long career table crisp and legible and only mild even toning at the borders. I grade conservatively, so the honest estimate is EX 5, a fair mid grade for a card of a player whose name carries real hobby weight. North Stars collectors and iron man enthusiasts will find this 1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Doug Mohns #75 a strong value at its asking price. Grade Estimate: EX 5