1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Vic Hadfield #9 New York Rangers (EX 5)

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1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Vic Hadfield #9 New York Rangers (EX 5) Elevate your vintage sports memorabilia assortment with this beautiful 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Vic Hadfield #9 trading card. This authentic piece representing the legendary New York Rangers forward is a vital inclusion for anyone putting together a premium, high-grade 1971-72 OPC set or hunting for milestone pieces from the franchise's historic GAG (Goal-A-Game) Line. Hadfield's card features the wonderfully vibrant, pop-art inspired color scheme of the 1971 set, utilizing an eye-catching blue and green oval framing that makes these vintage cards instantly pop when displayed on a shelf, inside a showcase binder, or nestled in protective top loaders. Vic Hadfield carved out an immortal legacy in New York hockey lore as the fearless, hard-hitting left winger of the famed "GAG Line" alongside hall-of-famers Jean Ratelle and Rod Gilbert. Hadfield brought a perfect blend of high-scoring finesse and legendary toughness to the ice. Notably, just a season after this card was produced, he became the very first player in New York Rangers history to shatter the illustrious milestone of scoring 50 goals in a single NHL season. Serving as the team captain during this unforgettable era, Hadfield epitomized the spirit and grit of the New York Blueshirts. This vintage card perfectly captures him mid-stride in his classic home uniform, documenting a magical epoch of original-six hockey. A thorough physical inspection of the card reveals standard vintage character while holding down great overall eye appeal. The front image displays rich, deeply saturated colors with excellent clarity across Hadfield's uniform and the background elements. According to our detailed Condition Report, the card shows modest touch-wear and light rounding on the extreme corner tips, typical for an un-graded vintage card of this age. The edges show standard light chipping from the original factory cutting blades but remain completely free of any major dings or structural layering. Front centering is slightly shifted toward the top edge, registering at roughly 65/35 alignment. The reverse side features the highly sought-after O-Pee-Chee bilingual back format, complete with English and French cartoon blurbs and full career statistics. The back presents a beautifully clean, light-tan surface without any heavy wax staining, yielding a solid raw Grade Estimate of EX 5. Grade Estimate: EX 5