Description
1970-71 O-Pee-Chee
Lowell MacDonald #206 Pittsburgh Penguins (VG 3 Crease)
Capture a Vintage Classic:
1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Lowell MacDonald #206.
Add a touch of grit to your collection with this authentic 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Lowell MacDonald hockey card. This vintage piece features the legendary Penguins winger in the iconic "light blue" Pittsburgh jersey, a design that remains a fan favorite decades later. MacDonald, a cornerstone of the "Century Line," is celebrated for his incredible comeback story, and this card is a tangible piece of that storied era.
A Legend of the Maritimes
Lowell MacDonald wasn't just a standout player; he was a symbol of perseverance. Hailing from New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, MacDonald overcame severe knee injuries to become the first-ever Penguins player to win a major NHL trophy (the 1973 Bill Masterton). This #206 card from the 1970-71 set captures him just as he was solidifying his place as an elite NHL scorer. For collectors of Penguins history or Maritime hockey legends, this card is an essential addition.
Lowell MacDonald wasn't just a standout player; he was a symbol of perseverance. Hailing from New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, MacDonald overcame severe knee injuries to become the first-ever Penguins player to win a major NHL trophy (the 1973 Bill Masterton). This #206 card from the 1970-71 set captures him just as he was solidifying his place as an elite NHL scorer. For collectors of Penguins history or Maritime hockey legends, this card is an essential addition.
Rare O-Pee-Chee Bilingual Heritage
This isn't the standard Topps version; it's the harder-to-find O-Pee-Chee (OPC) edition. Produced in Canada, these cards are famous for their bilingual (English and French) reverse side and their distinct "rough-cut" edges. The back of the card features the classic 1970s green-and-yellow color scheme, complete with career stats and a charming hockey-themed illustration.
This isn't the standard Topps version; it's the harder-to-find O-Pee-Chee (OPC) edition. Produced in Canada, these cards are famous for their bilingual (English and French) reverse side and their distinct "rough-cut" edges. The back of the card features the classic 1970s green-and-yellow color scheme, complete with career stats and a charming hockey-themed illustration.
Condition Report:
- Crease: There is a noticeable small crease located in the top-right corner of the card. While it does not break the surface paper significantly, it is a key factor in the overall grade.
- Corners: All four corners show moderate rounding and softening, which is standard for a mid-to-low grade vintage card of this age.
- Edges: The borders exhibit typical OPC chipping and a factory rough-cut look. There is some minor wear along the top edge near the crease.
- Centering: The card is reasonably well-centered for the era, with a slight shift toward the bottom-right corner.
- Surface: The front maintains good color depth and registration. The reverse is clean with legible text and no major staining or ink marks.
Grade Estimate:
VG 3 (Very Good). The presence of the corner crease prevents a higher technical grade, but the card remains a solid, budget-friendly "filler" for a 1970-71 set builder.
VG 3 (Very Good). The presence of the corner crease prevents a higher technical grade, but the card remains a solid, budget-friendly "filler" for a 1970-71 set builder.
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