Description
1970-71 O-Pee-Chee
Dean Prentice #201 Pittsburgh Penguins (VG-EX 4)
Elevate your vintage hockey collection with this high-eye-appeal 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Dean Prentice #201 card. This authentic piece of hockey history captures Dean Prentice during his impactful tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins. As one of the most underrated and consistent scorers of his era, Prentice’s career spanned an incredible 22 seasons, making him a true ironman of the game.
This card is a standout from the iconic 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee set, known for its vibrant green borders and charming cartoon reverse. The back of the card features the quintessential O-Pee-Chee bilingual back, providing stats and biographical information in both English and French—a hallmark of Canadian hockey card heritage.
Condition Report:
- Corners: The corners show moderate softening and wear consistent with its age, particularly at the top right.
- Edges: The edges are relatively clean for the grade, though some light chipping and minor surface wear are visible along the top border.
- Centering: This card exhibits strong centering for the 1970-71 OPC set, which is often plagued by "miscut" issues.
- Surface: The front maintains bright, original colors. There is a small, faint red ink mark or stain near the top edge that does not distract from the main player image. The reverse is clean with no major staining or wax marks.
Dean Prentice was a 5-time All-Star and a 10-time 20-goal scorer, finishing his career with a massive 860 points. Whether you are a Penguins fan or a set builder looking for a solid raw example, this card is a fantastic addition to Alex Collect.
Grade Estimate: VG-EX 4
(Strong centering and color held back primarily by corner wear and the minor surface mark).
(Strong centering and color held back primarily by corner wear and the minor surface mark).
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