1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Dallas Smith #170 Boston Bruins (EX-MT 6)

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1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Dallas Smith #170 Boston Bruins (EX-MT 6) Bolster the blue line of your vintage collection with this original 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Dallas Smith #170 card. A vital component for anyone building out a high-grade 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee hockey set, this card celebrates one of the most reliable and underrated defensive stalwarts in Boston Bruins history. Dallas Smith paired with Bobby Orr to form one of the most formidable defensive duos the sport has ever seen, providing the steady, stay-at-home presence that allowed Orr to revolutionize the game offensively. The card captures the pure spirit of 70s hockey with its striking oval portrait layout and bold, pop-art style team graphics. Throughout his career, Dallas Smith was a model of consistency, helping guide the Boston Bruins to Stanley Cup championships in 1970 and 1972 while regularly finishing with an incredibly high plus-minus rating. The back of the card features the authentic O-Pee-Chee bilingual back layout. It lists his yearly defensive statistics and historical achievements in both English and French, complete with a delightful cartoon illustration. This distinctively Canadian presentation ensures its long-term appeal for vintage sports collectors who value original regional variants. This raw 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Dallas Smith #170 card is in outstanding condition, displaying strong eye appeal. The corners are clean and sharp, showing almost no wear at the top tips and only microscopic touch wear on the bottom corners. The edges are smooth and straight with exceptionally clean borders. Centering is shifted towards the upper right edge, which is very typical for this vintage OPC print run, yet it leaves the main player image perfectly framed. The surface quality is pristine, featuring wonderful original colors, clear registration, and an absence of any surface creases, wrinkles, or registration flaws. The reverse side is immaculate, with bright green ink and crisp paper quality. Grade Estimate: EX-MT 6