Description
1971 O-Pee-Chee
Dave McNally #196 A.L. Playoffs Game #2 Baltimore Orioles (Good 2)
Relive the dominance of the Baltimore Orioles' legendary rotation with this 1971 O-Pee-Chee Dave McNally #196 card. This vintage piece commemorates Game 2 of the 1970 American League Playoffs, where McNally held the Minnesota Twins at bay to put the Orioles up two games to none. A true piece of baseball history, this card represents the grit of early '70s postseason ball. As an O-Pee-Chee (OPC) release, this card was printed in Canada and features the distinctive bilingual back with French and English text, making it a scarcer and more sought-after variant than its American Topps counterpart.
The 1971 set is notoriously difficult for collectors due to its "midnight" black borders. These borders are famous for highlighting every microscopic bit of wear, which is why raw copies in any condition are vital for completing vintage sets. Dave McNally, the only pitcher to ever hit a grand slam in a World Series, is captured here in mid-motion on the mound, a sight that struck fear into hitters throughout the Orioles' championship runs.
Condition Report:
- Corners: Significant rounding and softening on all four corners, particularly prominent on the bottom-right.
- Edges: Visible chipping and "whitening" along the fragile black borders, most notably on the top and right edges.
- Centering: Appears relatively strong for this issue, with roughly 45/55 top-to-bottom and 40/60 left-to-right alignment.
- Surface: The front shows minor surface wear and typical light "snowing" in the black ink. The yellow back is bright, though it shows light toning and a few small age spots near the bottom edge. No major creases are visible that break the paper on the front.
This card is a fantastic affordable option for an O-Pee-Chee set builder or a Baltimore Orioles fan looking to add a piece of the "Big Three" rotation to their collection.
Grade Estimate: Good 2 (Solid "filler" copy with heavy border wear but no catastrophic damage).
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