Description
1969 O-Pee-Chee
Gerry Cheevers #22 Base Boston Bruins (VG 3)
Looking for a centerpiece for your vintage hockey collection? This authentic 1969 O-Pee-Chee Gerry Cheevers #22 card features the iconic Boston Bruins netminder. Famous for painting stitches on his fiberglass mask whenever he took a blow to the face, Gerry Cheevers remains a legendary figure in NHL history. This rare card comes from the highly sought-after 1969-70 O-Pee-Chee set, which is heavily prized by vintage collectors for its rich colors and dual-language appeal.
The Man Behind the Mask
Gerry Cheevers was an instrumental piece of the Boston Bruins’ dominance during the late 1960s and early 1970s. As the backbone of the "Big Bad Bruins," he led the team to two Stanley Cup championships in 1970 and 1972. Cheevers' unorthodox, aggressive "flop" style of goaltending revolutionized the position. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985 after a stellar career that spanned both the NHL and the WHA.
Gerry Cheevers was an instrumental piece of the Boston Bruins’ dominance during the late 1960s and early 1970s. As the backbone of the "Big Bad Bruins," he led the team to two Stanley Cup championships in 1970 and 1972. Cheevers' unorthodox, aggressive "flop" style of goaltending revolutionized the position. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1985 after a stellar career that spanned both the NHL and the WHA.
Condition Report
This card is offered in raw condition and has been carefully evaluated to assign a grade estimate.
This card is offered in raw condition and has been carefully evaluated to assign a grade estimate.
- Corners: Show clear signs of moderate to heavy wear. There is significant rounding on all four corners, particularly on the top-left and top-right of the front.
- Edges: Moderate chipping and edge wear are visible along the borders. This is typical of the delicate card stock used in the late 1960s by O-Pee-Chee.
- Centering: The centering is slightly shifted toward the top-right on the front, but the card maintains solid eye appeal.
- Surface: There is noticeable surface creasing and scuffing on the top half of the front, which does impact the main image slightly. The reverse side features the classic bilingual text (English and French) and remains bright yellow with the iconic blue border, though it shows moderate surface wear and minor toning.
Grade Estimate:
- VG 3 (Very Good)
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