1970 O-Pee-Chee Reg Fleming #128 Buffalo Sabres VG

Add a piece of early Buffalo Sabres history to your vintage hockey collection with this 1970 O-Pee-Chee Reg Fleming #128—a classic card from OPC’s iconic bilingual 1970–71 set. This issue is beloved by collectors for its bold green backgrounds, early Sabres uniforms, and the unmistakable rough‑cut edges typical of O-Pee-Chee’s Canadian production. Reg Fleming was one of the NHL’s toughest, most hard‑nosed competitors. Known for his relentless skating, physical play, and willingness to battle in front of the net, Fleming carved out a reputation as one of the league’s most aggressive wingers. His career spanned multiple teams—Chicago, Boston, New York, Philadelphia—before joining Buffalo. The card back even highlights his notorious 1965–66 season, when he led the entire NHL in penalty minutes. For collectors who appreciate players with grit and personality, Fleming is a standout figure of the era. This card also features the classic O-Pee-Chee bilingual back, a hallmark of Canadian‑printed hockey cards. The back includes a full stat line, a short English and French biography, and the illustrated hockey graphic that defines the 1970 OPC aesthetic. For set builders, Sabres fans, and vintage OPC specialists, this card remains a desirable and affordable addition.

Condition Report

This second copy shows noticeably more wear than your first card and should be considered a lower‑grade vintage example:

• Front: Colors remain intact, but centering is off left‑to‑right. Corners show rounding and softening, with visible wear.
• Edges: Typical OPC roughness with additional wear; some edge chipping is visible.
• Surface: Light scuffing and handling wear present. No major creases visible, but overall surface gloss is reduced.
• Back: Fully legible bilingual text. Some toning and edge wear consistent with a well‑handled 50+ year‑old card.

Overall, this is a collector‑grade VG example, ideal for set completion or budget‑friendly vintage collecting.

Grade Estimate:

VG 3 (Raw Estimate) Based on corner rounding, edge wear, and centering.