1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Bryan Hextall #16 Base Card Pittsburgh Penguins

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1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Bryan Hextall #16 Base Card Pittsburgh Penguins Elevate your hockey memorabilia lineup with this authentic 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Bryan Hextall #16 Base Card representing the Pittsburgh Penguins. As a key offensive weapon for the Penguins and a member of one of the NHL's most illustrious multi-generational royal families, Bryan Hextall Jr. brought size, scoring touch, and intense physical presence to Pittsburgh's top lines. This striking vintage O-Pee-Chee hockey card displays Hextall in his iconic home white Penguins uniform featuring the classic skating penguin crest, beautifully framed within the retro 1971-72 oval design. It is a prized collector's piece for Pittsburgh Penguins historians and vintage NHL set builders alike. The 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee NHL Hockey series is celebrated across the trading card hobby for its eye-catching presentation and historical significance. Manufactured in London, Ontario, this classic Canadian release stands apart from its American Topps equivalent due to its lower print runs and signature bilingual English-French card backs. The front layout features a large, colorful oval portrait framed by bold borders and the official team emblem in the corner, evoking the golden era of 1970s hockey. Today, high-grade O-Pee-Chee singles from this era are highly coveted by advanced collectors looking for authentic Canadian sports history. Bryan Hextall Jr. carried on an exceptional hockey legacy as the son of Hall of Famer Bryan Hextall Sr., brother of NHL forward Dennis Hextall, and uncle of legendary goaltender Ron Hextall. Born in Brandon, Manitoba, Bryan Jr. quickly established himself as a powerful center with soft hands and a willingness to battle in high-traffic areas. During the 1970-71 NHL season commemorated on this 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Bryan Hextall #16 card, he led the Pittsburgh Penguins in scoring, putting up 16 goals and 32 assists for 48 points in 75 games. His strong forechecking and consistency made him a cornerstone of the young Pittsburgh franchise before he continued his productive NHL career with the Atlanta Flames, Detroit Red Wings, and Minnesota North Stars. Over 549 career NHL games, Hextall tallied 99 goals and 161 assists, proving himself a worthy successor to his family's Hall of Fame name. and Grade Estimate: EX-MT 6