Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Hockey Juha Widing Booklet #19 Los Angeles Kings EX-MT 6
Relive the Golden Era of Kings Hockey with this rare 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Juha Widing Booklet!
This unique comic-style insert was a Series 2 exclusive, offering fans a narrative "story" format that remains one of the most distinctive designs in vintage hockey card history. Featuring Juha "Whitey" Widing, the Swedish superstar who became a cornerstone of the Los Angeles Kings in the early '70s, this piece is a must-have for team collectors and vintage completionists alike.
Widing was a trailblazer as one of the first European-trained stars to find significant success in the NHL, consistently leading the Kings in scoring during this era. This booklet captures his legacy in a vibrant, multi-panel layout that was only available in Canadian O-Pee-Chee packs, distinguished by the "Printed in Canada" and O-Pee-Chee branding on the reverse. The back also serves as a crucial "Hockey Booklet Checklist," listing all 24 legends in the set, including Bobby Orr, Ken Dryden, and Gordie Howe.
Condition Report
This specimen is in impressive EX-MT (Excellent-Mint) condition, presenting with exceptional eye appeal for a 50+ year-old paper insert:
- Corners: All four corners remain remarkably square with only the faintest touches of wear visible under magnification.
- Edges: The top and bottom edges are extremely clean, showing no significant chipping or "paper-cut" fraying common to these thin-stock booklets.
- Centering: The front image is well-centered within its borders. The reverse checklist is exceptionally well-aligned, which is rare for this production year.
- Surface: The colors are bright and saturated, and the reverse checklist is completely unmarked—a major plus for collectors.
Grade Estimate
- EX-MT 6
(The corners are sharp, and the unmarked checklist back significantly bolsters the technical grade
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