Description
1971 O-Pee-Chee
#123 2nd Series Checklist Unmarked Printed in Canada (VG-EX 4)
Step back into the golden era of vintage baseball with this rare 1971 O-Pee-Chee #123 2nd Series Checklist. For collectors looking to complete a master set, the 1971 OPC series is legendary for its scarcity compared to its American Topps counterpart. This specific card is a "holy grail" for checklist hunters because it is completely unmarked—a rare state for a card designed specifically to be written on.
Card History & Highlights
The 1971 season was iconic, featuring the legendary World Series clash between the Pirates and Orioles. This checklist tracks stars from the 2nd Series, including Hall of Famers like Tom Seaver, Gaylord Perry, Rod Carew, and Johnny Bench. Because O-Pee-Chee cards were produced in much smaller quantities in Canada, they often suffer from poor centering and rough "wire-cut" edges, making clean examples like this one much harder to find today.
The 1971 season was iconic, featuring the legendary World Series clash between the Pirates and Orioles. This checklist tracks stars from the 2nd Series, including Hall of Famers like Tom Seaver, Gaylord Perry, Rod Carew, and Johnny Bench. Because O-Pee-Chee cards were produced in much smaller quantities in Canada, they often suffer from poor centering and rough "wire-cut" edges, making clean examples like this one much harder to find today.
Condition Report
- Corners: Shows moderate rounding consistent with a mid-grade vintage card. No major layering, but clear softening at all four points.
- Edges: Features the classic O-Pee-Chee "rough cut." Some minor chipping is visible on the sensitive black front borders, which is typical for this set.
- Centering: The front centering is shifted toward the bottom and right. The back centering is relatively strong for the era.
- Surface: The front maintains good color. The back is remarkably clean, featuring the "Printed in Canada" credit and the bilingual text style. Most importantly, no ink or pencil marks are present.
Grade Estimate: VG-EX 4 (Realistic Raw Grade).
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