Description
1971 O-Pee-Chee
Harmon Killebrew Carl Yastrzemski #65 AL Home Run Leaders Senators Twins Red Sox (VG-EX 4)
Own a Piece of Cooperstown History with this Canadian Classic!
This 1971 O-Pee-Chee #65 card is a heavy-hitter, literally. It commemorates the 1970 American League power surge, featuring three of the most feared sluggers of the era: "The Capital Punisher" Frank Howard, the legendary "Killer" Harmon Killebrew, and Boston's beloved Carl Yastrzemski. Howard led the pack with 44 home runs, closely followed by Killebrew's 41 and Yaz's 40. For fans of vintage baseball, having these three Hall of Fame-caliber talents on a single card is a rare treat.
As an O-Pee-Chee issue, this card was printed in smaller quantities than its Topps counterpart, making it a "must-have" for collectors pursuing the scarcer Canadian variations. The card stock is distinct, and the bilingual French/English back—complete with the "Meneurs pour les circuits" header—adds a unique international flair that is synonymous with the O-Pee-Chee brand. This specific card represents the golden age of American League power hitting, capturing three legends at the peak of their influence.
Condition Report
This card is a solid mid-grade example, estimated at a VG-EX 4.
- Corners: All four corners show visible touches and moderate rounding consistent with a well-preserved raw vintage card. The top-left corner has the most significant wear.
- Edges: The edges remain relatively clean for the 1971 issue, which is notorious for rough "wire-cut" edges. There is minor chipping on the black borders, especially along the top.
- Centering: The centering is shifted toward the bottom and slightly to the right, which is very common for O-Pee-Chee production of this era.
- Surface: The front maintains good color and gloss, though light surface scuffing is visible upon close inspection. The O-Pee-Chee bilingual back is clean with a bright yellow hue and no major staining or ink marks.
Grade Estimate
VG-EX 4 (Raw)
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