Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Ken Hodge #254 1st All-Star Team Boston Bruins EX-MT 6
Capture a piece of "Big Bad Bruins" history with this 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Ken Hodge #254 All-Star card. Following his breakout performance in the 1970-71 season, Ken Hodge was immortalized in this classic set, which celebrates his first selection to the NHL First All-Star Team.
Player History & Achievements
Ken Hodge was a powerhouse right winger and a cornerstone of the Boston Bruins' golden era. In the season leading up to this card (1970-71), Hodge was a scoring machine, recording a career-high 105 points and 43 goals, finishing fourth in the NHL scoring race alongside teammates Phil Esposito, Bobby Orr, and Johnny Bucyk. A two-time Stanley Cup champion (1970, 1972), Hodge was renowned for his chemistry with Esposito and his physical presence on the ice, embodying the grit and skill of the era.
Ken Hodge was a powerhouse right winger and a cornerstone of the Boston Bruins' golden era. In the season leading up to this card (1970-71), Hodge was a scoring machine, recording a career-high 105 points and 43 goals, finishing fourth in the NHL scoring race alongside teammates Phil Esposito, Bobby Orr, and Johnny Bucyk. A two-time Stanley Cup champion (1970, 1972), Hodge was renowned for his chemistry with Esposito and his physical presence on the ice, embodying the grit and skill of the era.
Card Features
This O-Pee-Chee version is the definitive collectible for Canadian hockey fans, featuring the iconic O-Pee-Chee bilingual back with player biographies in both English and French. The 1971-72 set is famous for its bright borders and the inclusion of all-time greats, making this All-Star subset highly desirable for team set collectors and vintage enthusiasts.
This O-Pee-Chee version is the definitive collectible for Canadian hockey fans, featuring the iconic O-Pee-Chee bilingual back with player biographies in both English and French. The 1971-72 set is famous for its bright borders and the inclusion of all-time greats, making this All-Star subset highly desirable for team set collectors and vintage enthusiasts.
Condition Report
- Centering: Features the typical slight off-centering common to this era, leaning towards the left on the front and slightly towards the bottom on the back.
- Corners: The corners show light touches and minor rounding consistent with a high-mid grade vintage card, but they remain relatively sharp for the age.
- Edges: Displays the classic O-Pee-Chee "rough cut" on the left and right edges, a hallmark of authenticity for cards from this period.
- Surface: The colors are vibrant with no major visible creases, surface scratches, or staining on either the front or the back.
Grade Estimate:
EX-MT 6 (Excellent-Mint)
Rationale: The card presents strong eye appeal with vibrant colors and a clean surface. While the centering is slightly off and there are minor touches on the corners, it lacks any major structural defects like creases, keeping it firmly in the 6 range.
Rationale: The card presents strong eye appeal with vibrant colors and a clean surface. While the centering is slightly off and there are minor touches on the corners, it lacks any major structural defects like creases, keeping it firmly in the 6 range.
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