Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Claude Larose #146 Montreal Canadiens EX-MT 6
Own a piece of Montreal Canadiens history with this stunning 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Claude Larose #146 hockey card!
This vintage classic comes from one of the most beloved sets in hockey collecting history. The 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee set is legendary for its vibrant "oval" design and for debuting rookie cards of titans like Ken Dryden and Guy Lafleur.
Claude Larose: A Canadiens Workhorse
Claude Larose was a key component of the Montreal Canadiens' dynasty, helping the franchise secure five Stanley Cups during his tenure (1965, 1966, 1968, 1971, and 1973). Known for his physical play and clutch scoring, Larose played nearly 1,000 NHL games, totaling 226 goals and 483 points. This card captures him during the peak of his career with the Habs, following a successful 20-goal season in 1970-71.
Claude Larose was a key component of the Montreal Canadiens' dynasty, helping the franchise secure five Stanley Cups during his tenure (1965, 1966, 1968, 1971, and 1973). Known for his physical play and clutch scoring, Larose played nearly 1,000 NHL games, totaling 226 goals and 483 points. This card captures him during the peak of his career with the Habs, following a successful 20-goal season in 1970-71.
Unique O-Pee-Chee Features
This card features the iconic O-Pee-Chee bilingual back, a hallmark of Canadian issues. The reverse side provides player statistics and a short biographical "cartoon" in both English and French, explaining his return to Montreal after a stint with the North Stars. Unlike the Topps version, this O-Pee-Chee card is part of a larger, more comprehensive set that is highly sought after by vintage collectors for its scarcity and regional charm.
This card features the iconic O-Pee-Chee bilingual back, a hallmark of Canadian issues. The reverse side provides player statistics and a short biographical "cartoon" in both English and French, explaining his return to Montreal after a stint with the North Stars. Unlike the Topps version, this O-Pee-Chee card is part of a larger, more comprehensive set that is highly sought after by vintage collectors for its scarcity and regional charm.
Condition Report
- Centering: Features strong eye appeal with centering approximately 60/40 to 65/35 top-to-bottom and side-to-side.
- Corners: All four corners show light white touches consistent with an EX-MT grade. They remain relatively sharp with no major rounding.
- Edges: The edges are generally clean with the typical "rough cut" look often found on early '70s O-Pee-Chee releases.
- Surface: The front surface displays excellent color and gloss. The back is clean with no signs of wax staining or gum residue.
Grade Estimate
EX-MT 6 (Excellent-Mint). The card possesses sharp edges and great color, with only minor corner touches and typical vintage centering preventing a higher grade.
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