1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Gary Edwards #9 Player Crest Shield Insert Los Angeles Kings

Bring the classic era of Southern California hockey to your personal collection with this 1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Gary Edwards Player Crest insert sticker! This rare cloth insert card was distributed in limited quantities across Canada during the 1972-73 NHL season. Featuring Los Angeles Kings goaltender Gary Edwards, the design includes a vibrant purple and gold shield framing the netminder's portrait. This highly collectible piece offers vintage hockey enthusiasts an opportunity to own a piece of early expansion history from the Kings' tenure at the Forum. 

Gary Edwards enjoyed a lengthy, respected career as an NHL goaltender, best remembered for his steady presence with the Los Angeles Kings throughout the 1970s. Edwards formed a formidable goaltending tandem with Rogie Vachon, helping transform the Kings into a legitimate playoff threat in the Western Conference. This O-Pee-Chee insert includes the classic bilingual French and English header strip across the top border. Unpeeled inserts from this release are continually sought after by player collectors and team specialists alike. 

Condition Report:
This vintage card displays wonderful eye appeal. The bilingual instructional header across the front top margin remains bright and distinct. The four corners of the host cardstock show slight touches of wear but remain relatively square. The inner cloth shield is in outstanding shape with crisp die-cut outlines and zero signs of adhesive backing separation. Centering favors the top-left edge slightly. The backing sheet is flat, presenting a clean brown cardboard appearance with no marks, moisture stains, or creases. 

Grade Estimate:
EX-MT 6