Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Danny Grant #11 Hockey Story Booklet Minnesota North Stars EX-MT
Relive the Golden Era of the North Stars with this 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Danny Grant Hockey Story Booklet!
Own a unique piece of NHL history with this rare 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Danny Grant #11 booklet. Originally included as a special insert in O-Pee-Chee hockey packs, these 8-page "Story Booklets" offered fans a colorful, comic-style deep dive into the lives of their favorite stars. This specific booklet features Danny Grant, the prolific scorer who became a cornerstone of the Minnesota North Stars after winning the Calder Trophy in 1969.
Player Legacy & Card History
Danny Grant was one of the most consistent offensive threats of his era, famously recording three consecutive 30-goal seasons for Minnesota. This booklet serves as a mini-biography, capturing the essence of a player who helped put hockey on the map in the State of Hockey. The 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee set is highly sought after by vintage collectors for its vibrant colors and nostalgic appeal. Unlike the standard cards, these booklets are delicate paper inserts, making high-grade survivors like this one increasingly difficult to find.
Danny Grant was one of the most consistent offensive threats of his era, famously recording three consecutive 30-goal seasons for Minnesota. This booklet serves as a mini-biography, capturing the essence of a player who helped put hockey on the map in the State of Hockey. The 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee set is highly sought after by vintage collectors for its vibrant colors and nostalgic appeal. Unlike the standard cards, these booklets are delicate paper inserts, making high-grade survivors like this one increasingly difficult to find.
Condition Report
- Corners: The corners are impressively sharp for this issue, showing only the slightest touches of white typical of 50-year-old paper stock.
- Edges: Very clean. There is no major fraying or "fuzzy" edging often seen on these thin booklets.
- Centering: Outstanding centering on both the front and the back checklist.
- Back: This is the English version, featuring the Hockey Booklet Checklist clearly printed on the back. The back remains crisp and unmarked, with no ink or pencil marks often found on vintage checklists.
Whether you are completing the 24-booklet set or a dedicated North Stars fan, this Danny Grant insert is a "must-have" vintage addition.
Grade Estimate
- EX-MT 6 (A very sharp copy for the issue, held back only by light paper aging and minor corner touches).
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