1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Jacques Caron #18 Player Crest Shield Insert St. Louis Blues

Capture the classic spirit of regular-season hockey in Missouri with this stunning 1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Jacques Caron Player Crest insert card! This rare Canadian-issued cloth insert features St. Louis Blues goaltender Jacques Caron enclosed inside a beautifully colored team shield. Produced as a special addition to O-Pee-Chee’s flagship hockey product line, these cloth patches are beloved for their rich texture and distinctive layout.

Jacques Caron enjoyed a long history in professional hockey, working as both a dependable NHL goaltender and later as a highly celebrated, championship-winning goaltending coach. His time with the St. Louis Blues in the early 1970s solidified his reputation as a hard worker who could bail out his defense in clutch moments. This specific insert card carries the iconic bilingual O-Pee-Chee print on the top border, instructing fans in both English and French on how to display the sticker. Finding them unpeeled with the original backing paper is a major win for any vintage collector.

Condition Report:
This card offers excellent eye appeal and remains well-preserved. The bilingual text block on the top border shows sharp ink and crisp lettering. The corners of the outer paper frame display minor touches of wear but remain quite clean. The inner cloth shield shows perfect die-cut definition with no loose fraying fibers along the perimeter. Centering is quite accurate, sitting nicely within the card dimensions. The light brown backing card is unblemished, free of creases, stains, or markings.

Grade Estimate:
EX-MT 6