1972 O-Pee-Chee Sam Scarber #103 Edmonton Eskimos

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1972 O-Pee-Chee Sam Scarber #103 Edmonton Eskimos Power backs never go out of style, and this Eskimos bruiser brought NFL pedigree north of the border. This 1972 O-Pee-Chee Sam Scarber #103 Edmonton Eskimos card captures Scarber in his number 25, a load for any tackler in the open field. Fans of vintage running backs, short print style high numbers, and CFL cards with American football crossover appeal will find plenty to love here. As card 103 in the 132 card set, it sits in the later series that often proves tougher in sharp shape. It is a colorful and affordable way to add backfield muscle to your display. The 1972 O-Pee-Chee CFL set blends U. S. design familiarity with Canadian rarity. Closely following the 1972 Topps NFL format with team colored interiors and white outer borders, the issue covers all nine CFL teams with 13 players each plus Pro Action and checklist cards. Eskimos examples are especially eye catching, pairing gold frames with green and gold uniforms for a classic look. Backs are printed in Canada with bilingual biographies, vital information, and position themed cartoons that make the set fun to read as well as collect. The issue is headlined by Joe Theismanns rookie, but team collectors know that high number veterans and intriguing imports like Scarber give the set depth and personality. Scarbers path to Edmonton adds hobby interest. As his back explains, he arrived in Edmonton midway through the 1971 season after being drafted in the third round by Dallas and then traded within the NFL to Los Angeles. At six foot three and 235 pounds out of New Mexico, he was noted as the biggest Eskimo back, a short yardage hammer who could wear down defenses late in games. That NFL draft pedigree and size combination makes his card appealing to both CFL specialists and collectors who chase former NFL draft picks in Canadian uniforms. It is exactly the type of story driven card that sparks conversation on a vintage page. Condition details are provided transparently for this copy. corners look generally sharp with only light touches at the lower left and top right, edges show minimal rubbing on the gold with no heavy chipping, and centering is attractive at about 55/45 left to right and close to even top to bottom with all borders visible. This is a Canadian O-Pee-Chee bilingual back with English and French text and it is not a puzzle back, printed in Canada with clean panels and legible print. The front photo shows a tiny green print dot near the players left side that appears factory original rather than damage, plus normal gloss with no creases, wrinkles, or writing observed. The conservative raw assessment supports an EX grade that acknowledges the small print artifact and minor age touches while rewarding strong eye appeal. Running back collectors and Eskimos completists should not wait on this one. It is ready to sleeve into your collection and looks great beside Cutler, LaGrone, and the other Green and Gold stars. Bring home the power today. Grade Estimate: EX 5