1971 O-Pee-Chee CFL Ellison Kelly #8 All-Star Toronto Argonauts (EX 5)

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1971 O-Pee-Chee CFL Ellison Kelly #8 All-Star Toronto Argonauts (EX 5) Bolster your online inventory with this 1971 O-Pee-Chee CFL Ellison Kelly card #8. The card front presents a sharp, tight portrait of the towering offensive tackle in his dark blue Toronto uniform. The rear profile contains the traditional O-Pee-Chee bilingual layout detailing his off-season trade from Hamilton and his selection to the prestigious 1970 All-Canadian team. Ellison Kelly was an absolute powerhouse on the line of scrimmage, utilizing his incredible strength to protect quarterbacks and open up lanes for running backs. Over his storied career, Kelly earned multiple All-Star selections and won four Grey Cups, solidifying his spot in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. This card is a highly stable collectable with a strong raw grade estimate of Excellent (EX 5). The four corners show minor touch softening but maintain good square profiles. The red borders look incredibly sharp with only minimal micro-chipping along the factory-cut edges. The image area features bright white jersey lettering and a clean face shot. The centering leans to the upper-right quadrant. The back card stock remains smooth, flat, and completely clean without any staining or pen marks. Grade Estimate: EX 5