Description
1970-71 O-Pee-Chee
#126 Skip Krake Buffalo Sabres Inaugural Season EX-MT 6
A Piece of Sabres History!
Capture a foundational moment in Buffalo hockey with this 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee #126 Skip Krake card. Featuring Krake in the Sabres’ legendary inaugural season, this vintage collectible is a direct connection to the franchise's birth in the National Hockey League.
Capture a foundational moment in Buffalo hockey with this 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee #126 Skip Krake card. Featuring Krake in the Sabres’ legendary inaugural season, this vintage collectible is a direct connection to the franchise's birth in the National Hockey League.
Player Profile and Card History
Skip Krake was a versatile center who found his stride during the Sabres’ expansion era. After early stints with the Boston Bruins and Los Angeles Kings, Krake joined Buffalo for their 1970-71 debut, contributing as a reliable playmaker on a roster that laid the groundwork for the team's future success. This specific card is part of the iconic 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee set, which is highly sought after for its distinctive bold borders and its status as the first set to feature the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks franchises.
Skip Krake was a versatile center who found his stride during the Sabres’ expansion era. After early stints with the Boston Bruins and Los Angeles Kings, Krake joined Buffalo for their 1970-71 debut, contributing as a reliable playmaker on a roster that laid the groundwork for the team's future success. This specific card is part of the iconic 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee set, which is highly sought after for its distinctive bold borders and its status as the first set to feature the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks franchises.
Bilingual O-Pee-Chee Heritage
As an authentic Canadian O-Pee-Chee issue, the reverse of this card features the classic bilingual (English and French) player biography and career statistics. Collectors value these OPC variants for their smaller production runs compared to their American Topps counterparts and their unique "rough cut" edges.
As an authentic Canadian O-Pee-Chee issue, the reverse of this card features the classic bilingual (English and French) player biography and career statistics. Collectors value these OPC variants for their smaller production runs compared to their American Topps counterparts and their unique "rough cut" edges.
Condition Report
This specimen presents beautifully for its age, appearing in EX-MT 6 condition:
This specimen presents beautifully for its age, appearing in EX-MT 6 condition:
- Centering: The card features classic O-Pee-Chee centering, with a slight shift toward the top and left, well within the standards for an EX-MT grade.
- Corners: The corners remain relatively sharp, with only minor softening visible upon close inspection, particularly at the bottom edges.
- Edges: Displays the characteristic O-Pee-Chee rough-cut look, which is a desirable trait for authenticity seekers.
- Surface: The colors are vibrant, and the green reverse is remarkably clean with no major staining or wax marks.
Grade Estimate
EX-MT 6 (Excellent-Mint)
The card shows great eye appeal with relatively sharp corners and a clean back, though the typical OPC centering prevents it from climbing into the "Near Mint" tier.
The card shows great eye appeal with relatively sharp corners and a clean back, though the typical OPC centering prevents it from climbing into the "Near Mint" tier.
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