Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Rejean Houle #147 Montreal Canadiens VG-EX 6
Own a piece of Montreal Canadiens history with this stunning 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Rejean Houle #147.
The Ultimate Checker's Vintage Highlight
Step back into the "Golden Era" of the Montreal Canadiens with this classic
Step back into the "Golden Era" of the Montreal Canadiens with this classic
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee #147
featuring Right Wing specialist, Rejean Houle. Known as one of the most tenacious "shadows" in the league, Houle’s career was defined by his incredible defensive work ethic and his critical role in the Canadiens' championship dynasty. This card captures Houle in his early prime, just after helping the Habs secure the 1971 Stanley Cup.
A Legacy of Excellence
Rejean Houle was more than just a defensive specialist; he was a leader and a winner. Drafted 1st overall in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft, Houle went on to win five Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens. His ability to effectively "shadow" superstars like Bobby Hull made him an indispensable asset during high-stakes playoff runs. This 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee release is a fan-favorite, prized for its distinctive oval-frame design and bilingual French/English card backs—a hallmark of the classic Canadian O-Pee-Chee production.
Rejean Houle was more than just a defensive specialist; he was a leader and a winner. Drafted 1st overall in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft, Houle went on to win five Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens. His ability to effectively "shadow" superstars like Bobby Hull made him an indispensable asset during high-stakes playoff runs. This 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee release is a fan-favorite, prized for its distinctive oval-frame design and bilingual French/English card backs—a hallmark of the classic Canadian O-Pee-Chee production.
Condition Report
This card presents in beautiful EX-MT 6 condition, offering excellent eye appeal for the vintage collector.
This card presents in beautiful EX-MT 6 condition, offering excellent eye appeal for the vintage collector.
- Corners: Light, uniform touches are visible on all four corners, though they remain relatively sharp for a card of this age.
- Edges: The edges are generally clean with very minor "OPC rough-cut" characteristics, typical for this era of production.
- Centering: Features decent centering with a slight top-to-bottom and right-side bias, well within the standards for an Excellent-Mint grade.
- Back: The O-Pee-Chee bilingual back is exceptionally clean with bold green and black printing. There are no signs of major staining or wax residue.
Add this defensive legend to your Montreal Canadiens collection today!
Grade Estimate
EX-MT 6 (A strong mid-to-high grade raw example with minor touches to corners and slight centering shifts).
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