1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Don Awrey #3 Defensive Specialist Boston Bruins (EX-MT 6)

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1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Don Awrey #3 Defensive Specialist Boston Bruins (EX-MT 6) Lock down the defensive end of your collection with this pristine 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Don Awrey hockey card. Known as one of the premier stay-at-home defensemen of his generation, Awrey’s relentless body-checking and shot-blocking abilities were instrumental in protecting the Boston net during their championship runs. Situated early in the checklist at card number three, finding copies in this sharp condition is a true treat for collectors who understand how easily the front and back cards of vintage rubber-banded stacks were damaged over the years. The reverse features the beloved O-Pee-Chee bilingual back format, detailing his physical style in both English and French text columns. A fun cartoon highlights his prowess at running a hockey defense camp during the offseason, adding marvelous nostalgic value to the piece. Awrey played over 900 professional games and lifted two Stanley Cups, leaving behind a reputation as an unsung hero whose contributions were foundational to Boston’s defensive core. This example is a high-grade beauty tracking in at a solid Excellent-Mint condition profile. The alignment is beautiful, boasting crisp eye appeal on both sides. The corners are quite sharp, retaining defined points with only microscopic hints of handling on the extreme tips. The borders are clean, white, and completely free of the unsightly print spots often found on 1970s cardboard stock. The edges are straight and crisp, showing minimal evidence of age or handling. The back is incredibly bright, displaying the green ink flawlessly with no signs of wax degradation or staining. Grade Estimate: EX-MT 6