1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Bill Flett #187 Base Set Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Card

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1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Bill Flett #187 Base Set Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Card Add a colorful portrait of the Flyers’ memorable “Cowboy” to your collection with this 1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Bill Flett #187 Base Set Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Card. Flett appears in Philadelphia’s red and white uniform against a vivid blue field, with the bold vertical team name and yellow name bar that make this set easy to recognize. The card number places it in the second-series range of the O-Pee-Chee release, and the bilingual biography and statistics on the back provide a useful snapshot of his career at the time. It is an appealing choice for Flyers collectors, fans of the Broad Street Bullies era and anyone assembling vintage O-Pee-Chee singles. Flett earned the nickname “Cowboy” through his connection to rodeo and ranch life, a colorful identity that stood out in professional hockey. On the ice, he was a hard-shooting winger who had his best NHL season with Philadelphia in 1972-73, scoring 43 goals. He was also part of the Flyers team that won the Stanley Cup in 1974. In the second game of the 1974 Final against Boston, Flett assisted on two Bobby Clarke goals, including the game winner, an important contribution in a series that helped the Flyers capture their first title. His combination of scoring ability and distinctive off-ice character made him a memorable figure in the era, and the nickname still gives collectors a compelling story to attach to the image. The card shows gently softened corners, with light whitening and wear along the lower edge and minor rubbing near the upper corners. Small dark flecks are visible on the tan top border, and a few tiny surface marks appear in the blue background; these are limited and do not cover the player or lettering. The edges look mostly intact, with no large chips visible. The printed layout appears close to centered, perhaps slightly high, and the portrait remains clear. I do not see a definite fold or major crease in the scan, although small surface irregularities can be hard to judge through the protective sleeve. The reverse is the Canadian O-Pee-Chee bilingual back, with English and French biography text and career statistics, not a puzzle back. Its warm paper tone is consistent with the age of the card and visible on the supplied scan. Flett’s story brings a different kind of personality to a vintage team set. His nickname, rodeo background and strong 1972-73 scoring season make the card an especially enjoyable conversation piece alongside Flyers champions and stars. This is a standard base card rather than a rookie or insert, and the product description should present it that way while highlighting the player’s achievements. The visible wear is modest for a card of this age, but the small marks and softened edges should temper expectations. A conservative raw estimate of EX 5 fits the photo evidence better than a higher grade. It will suit a collector seeking a genuine Canadian issue with a strong Philadelphia connection. Grade Estimate: EX 5