Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Henri Richard Story Booklet #6 Montreal Canadiens EX-MT 6
The Legendary "Pocket Rocket" - A Piece of Canadiens Dynasty History
Own a rare piece of hockey history with this 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Henri Richard Story Booklet #6. While his older brother Maurice may have been the "Rocket," Henri "The Pocket Rocket" Richard carved out a legacy that remains unmatched in the NHL record books. This vintage insert was a unique "comic-style" booklet found in 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee and Topps packs, telling the life story of the man who holds the all-time record for the most Stanley Cup championships won by a player.
Player Highlights & Card Context
Henri Richard spent his entire 20-year career (1955–1975) with the Montreal Canadiens, serving as captain from 1971 to 1975. He was a 10-time All-Star and won an incredible 11 Stanley Cups, scoring series-clinching goals in both 1966 and 1971. This 1971-72 season was particularly significant as it was his first year as captain following the retirement of Jean Béliveau.
Elite Prospects +3
These booklets are becoming increasingly difficult to find in high-grade condition due to their delicate paper stock and the fact that kids often read and folded them. This specific O-Pee-Chee version features the bilingual O-Pee-Chee back with the "Hockey Booklet Checklist," distinguishing it from the standard American Topps release.
Condition Report
- Corners: Overall sharp with minor touches of wear consistent with an Excellent-Mint grade. The top right corner shows extremely faint softening.
- Edges: Remarkable preservation for a paper booklet; the "Printed in Canada" stock shows minimal chipping along the borders.
- Centering: Excellent top-to-bottom and left-to-right centering on both the front portrait and the reverse checklist.
- Surface: The colors are vibrant with no visible staining or "wax" marks often seen on 70s inserts. The checklist on the back is unmarked, a significant value-add for set collectors.
Grade Estimate
EX-MT 6 (Excellent-Mint)
- Rationale: The booklet has survived with impressive structural integrity. The unmarked back and crisp centering elevate it above typical "EX" examples, though slight corner wear keeps it from a "NM" tier.
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