Description
1971 O-Pee-Chee
Bobby Tolan #200 N.L. Playoffs Game #2 Cincinnati Reds (Good 2)
Step into baseball history with this 1971 O-Pee-Chee Bobby Tolan #200 card, a gritty relic from one of the most iconic and challenging sets ever produced. This card captures a pivotal moment from Game 2 of the 1970 National League Playoffs, where Bobby Tolan’s speed and hustle helped propel the Cincinnati Reds toward their "Big Red Machine" era dominance. As a Canadian O-Pee-Chee release, this card features the desirable bilingual French/English back, making it a "must-have" for collectors seeking the rarer northern counterpart to the standard Topps issue.
The 1971 set is legendary among collectors for its unforgiving black borders. These borders act as a "magnifying glass" for wear, which is why finding copies in any condition is a win for set builders. Bobby Tolan was a key spark plug for the Reds, and this "Tolan Scores For Third Time!" subset card perfectly immortalizes the high-stakes atmosphere of October baseball.
Condition Report:
- Corners: Significant rounding and softening on all four corners, consistent with a well-loved vintage card.
- Edges: Pronounced chipping and wear along the notoriously fragile black borders, particularly on the top and right edges.
- Centering: Appears relatively balanced horizontally, though tilted slightly towards the bottom-right.
- Surface: The front shows minor surface abrasions and "snow" common for the 1971 ink. The back is a clean yellow but shows a notable vertical crease/wrinkle near the top center that does not break the paper but is visible under light.
This card is a fantastic "filler" for a mid-to-low grade 1971 O-Pee-Chee set or a great addition for a Reds team collector who appreciates the "raw" vintage aesthetic.
Grade Estimate: Good 2 (Due to significant border chipping and the surface wrinkle on the back).
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.