1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Jean-Paul Parise #243 Minnesota North Stars (EX-MT 6)

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1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Jean-Paul Parise #243 Minnesota North Stars (EX-MT 6) Celebrate an expansion-era hero with this premium 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Jean-Paul Parise #243 hockey card. For collectors who adore the history of the Minnesota North Stars or appreciate the legendary icons of the 1972 Summit Series, this card is an exceptional find. Jean-Paul Parisé was the heart and soul of the early Minnesota franchise, providing an incredible blend of gritty physical play, leadership, and high-end playmaker skills. The card displays the gorgeous 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee design elements, featuring a bold "NORTH STARS" team header in vibrant green and a classic portrait style that captures the vintage aesthetic perfectly. J. P. Parisé became an institutional figure in Minnesota hockey, making multiple All-Star appearances and famously playing a vital role for Team Canada in the historic 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union. Turning the card over reveals the legendary O-Pee-Chee bilingual back format. The text and full career stats are printed in both English and French, which honors Parisé’s proud French-Canadian roots and provides the regional authenticity that makes original Canadian cards highly coveted by collectors around the world. This raw 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Jean-Paul Parise #243 card is in gorgeous, high-grade Excellent-Mint condition. The corners are wonderfully sharp and well-defined, showing almost no wear at all to the naked eye. The borders are a clean, crisp off-white, and the edges are incredibly smooth with no visible rough-cut fraying. Centering is excellent for this specific high-number series card, showing a very slight and clean shift toward the top-right but remaining beautifully balanced overall. The surfaces are outstanding, with beautiful registration, bright colors, and absolutely zero creases, wrinkles, or spider lines. The back green ink is bright, flawless, and free from any wax or gum stains. Grade Estimate: EX-MT 6