1993-94 Score John Blue #399

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1993-94 Score John Blue #399 Boston Bruins (EX-MT 6) Capture a piece of 1990s hockey nostalgia with this 1993-94 Score John Blue #399 hockey card. This original vintage trading card showcases the dependable Boston Bruins goaltender during an era when the team was consistently a threat in the Eastern Conference. The front features a crisp, action-oriented shot of Blue in his full black and gold Bruins gear, complete with classic Vaughn pads. Score's 1993-94 design stands out with its distinct vertical team name bars along the left margin and clean, bright white borders that make the main photo pop. The reverse side delivers detailed player biographical data, an overview of his university achievements at the University of Minnesota, and complete regular-season statistics highlighting his transition from the AHL's Providence Bruins to the big club. John Blue made quite a splash when he stepped into the backup role behind Andy Moog in Boston. After a call-up on January 7, he quickly earned his first NHL win against the Sabres, and just two days later, posted a 21-save shutout against the Pittsburgh Penguins. This card serves as an authentic record of that memorable 1992-93 campaign, making it a wonderful addition to any regional hockey fan's collection or a specialized goaltender set. It embodies the classic aesthetic of early 90s hockey card manufacturing, perfect for anyone searching for nostalgic memorabilia or filling holes in a complete base set. Condition Report: A review of the images reveals a solid collector-grade specimen that handles nicely but has standard characteristics of a raw card. The front centering favors the right border slightly, though it remains well within acceptable parameters for the issue. The corners exhibit mild touch-wear at the absolute tips, particularly noticeable on the upper right corner of the front face. Edges are generally straight and crisp with minor factory rough cut visible along the right edge. The back surface shows dark blue graphics which are remarkably clean with no signs of heavy fading, though very minor surface gloss scuffing can be seen under direct light. No creases, lines, or surface wrinkles are detected on either side of the card stock.