Description
1971 O-Pee-Chee
Ty Cline #199 1970 N.L. Playoff Game 1 Cincinnati Reds (Fair 1.5)
Relive the drama of the 1970 National League Playoffs with this genuine vintage 1971 O-Pee-Chee #199 card. This isn’t just a piece of cardboard; it’s a time capsule capturing Game 1 of the "Big Red Machine" era. While the 1971 Topps set is legendary for its condition-sensitive black borders, this harder-to-find O-Pee-Chee version was printed in limited quantities in Canada, making it a prized target for serious vintage collectors.
The front of the card features the iconic, unforgiving black borders that define the '71 set, framing a sepia-toned action shot of Ty Cline’s decisive pinch-triple against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cline's heroics helped propel the Reds toward the World Series, a key early moment for a team that would dominate the decade. The back is a collector's dream, featuring the authentic O-Pee-Chee bilingual (French and English) text and a full box score of the game, including legends like Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, and Roberto Clemente.
Condition Report:
Despite the wear, the historical significance and the rarity of the Canadian O-Pee-Chee print make this a great budget-friendly addition for a set builder or a Reds fan. This card is a "well-loved" example that reflects over 50 years of history.
Despite the wear, the historical significance and the rarity of the Canadian O-Pee-Chee print make this a great budget-friendly addition for a set builder or a Reds fan. This card is a "well-loved" example that reflects over 50 years of history.
- Corners: Significant rounding and whitening are visible on all four corners.
- Edges: Heavy chipping and "snowing" are present along the black borders, common for this fragile set.
- Surface: Several prominent horizontal and vertical creases cross the central and upper portions of the card.
- Centering: The card is noticeably shifted toward the bottom-left corner.
- Back: The reverse remains clean with no major staining, though it shows light age-related toning.
- Grade Estimate: Fair (1.5). While the card is intact and the text is legible, the multiple surface creases and heavy border wear keep it in the low-grade category.
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