Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Jim Johnson #48 Philadelphia Flyers NHL Hockey Card (Poor/Fair)
Own a piece of Broad Street Bullies history! This 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Jim Johnson #48 features an original member of the Philadelphia Flyers during the franchise's transformative early years. Drafted by the Flyers from the New York Rangers in the 1967 expansion draft, Jim Johnson became a cornerstone of the early Philadelphia offense. He famously scored the first goal in Flyers history during an exhibition game and recorded 168 points in 266 games with the club before being part of the blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Kings that eventually helped Philadelphia secure its first Stanley Cup in 1974.
This vintage card captures the grit of 1970s hockey, featuring the classic O-Pee-Chee design known for its vibrant colors and bilingual back, printed in Canada. For serious Flyers collectors, this card represents the "Original Flyer" era, documenting Johnson's career highs and his status as a fan favorite who later found success in the WHA with the Minnesota Fighting Saints.
Condition Report:
This card is in Poor (PR) to Fair (FR) condition, showing significant wear consistent with a well-loved vintage collection.
This card is in Poor (PR) to Fair (FR) condition, showing significant wear consistent with a well-loved vintage collection.
- Corners: All four corners are heavily rounded and softened, with significant layering of the card stock.
- Edges: Noticeable chipping and "snowing" along the borders, with several small nicks and consistent rough-cut wear typical of 1970s O-Pee-Chee stock.
- Surface: The front displays multiple heavy creases, including a prominent horizontal crease near the top and several diagonal creases throughout the center and bottom. There is also moderate surface soiling and loss of original gloss.
- Centering: Centering is shifted moderately towards the bottom and right edges.
- Back: The O-Pee-Chee bilingual back remains legible, showing typical aging/toning but no major ink or paper loss.
Grade Estimate:
Poor (PSA 1 Equivalent) due to heavy creasing and significant corner wear.
Poor (PSA 1 Equivalent) due to heavy creasing and significant corner wear.
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