1972 O-Pee-Chee Doug Mitchell #11 Hamilton Tiger-Cats CFL

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1972 O-Pee-Chee Doug Mitchell #11 Hamilton Tiger-Cats CFL Complete your 1972 Hamilton puzzle with this 1972 O-Pee-Chee Doug Mitchell #11 Hamilton Tiger-Cats CFL card, a key offensive line piece from the Grey Cup championship roster. Doug Mitchell was the definition of reliability in the trenches during the late sixties and early seventies, a regular offensive tackle who also handled kickoff duties for Hamilton and did a creditable job when called upon. Joining the Tiger-Cats in 1969, Mitchell quickly earned a reputation as a technically sound blocker who took pride in the grunt work that allowed stars like Dave Buchanan and Garney Henley to shine, and by 1971 he was part of an offensive front that paved the way for one of the league's most balanced attacks. The 1972 Tiger-Cats would go on to win it all under first year head coach Jerry Williams, with rookie quarterback Chuck Ealey leading an offense that relied heavily on the protection and push provided by linemen like Mitchell. This O-Pee-Chee card embodies the workmanlike spirit of that team with its sunny yellow Tiger-Cats border, a no nonsense portrait of Mitchell in his number 66 jersey with striped sleeves, and the position marked as Centre on the back despite playing tackle, a quirk common to the set. The reverse side delivers the full Canadian O-Pee-Chee bilingual back experience with blue and green ink on off white stock, a cartoon titled The Kick Off Man, and dual language bios noting his Western Ontario background and his dual role as blocker and kickoff man, clearly printed in Canada with O P C markings and not a puzzle back. Front centering is close to 55/45 top to bottom with even yellow borders, corners are nicely preserved with only the lower left showing a hint of fuzziness, edges are sharp with minimal chipping along the yellow frame, photo is well exposed compared to many dark 1972 O-Pee-Chee Pro Action cards and shows good facial detail, back exhibits light even toning with no stains, blue frame remains solid, text is crisp in both languages, no creases or surface indentations observed. This is an honest high grade common that displays extremely well and is perfect for team collectors seeking to honor the unsung heroes of the 1972 championship. Grade Estimate: EX-MT 6