1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Ernie Hicke #61 Rookie Card RC California Golden Seals

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1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Ernie Hicke #61 Rookie Card RC California Golden Seals Acquire a classic vintage rookie card with this authentic 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Ernie Hicke #61 Rookie Card RC representing the California Golden Seals. Known for his hard slap shot, physical forechecking, and aggressive wing play, Ernie Hicke was a prominent offensive contributor for the Golden Seals during the early 1970s. This striking trading card captures Hicke in his vibrant green and gold California jersey, beautifully framed inside O-Pee-Chee's iconic 1971-72 oval design with the official team skate emblem. It represents a fantastic addition for rookie card chasers, California Golden Seals collectors, and vintage hockey set builders. The 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee NHL Hockey set is widely celebrated for its distinctive Canadian heritage and classic graphic presentation. Produced at the famous O-Pee-Chee plant in London, Ontario, these cards feature bilingual English and French text on the reverse and were released in lower print quantities than their American Topps counterparts. The colorful oval window design and bold team crests make this release one of the most recognizable vintage hockey sets of the decade. Rookie cards from the 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee release hold enduring popularity among collectors who value authentic Original Six and expansion-era NHL history. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Ernie Hicke came from a proud hockey family as the brother of NHL veteran Bill Hicke. Acquired by the California Golden Seals in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens, Ernie Hicke immediately showcased his scoring punch and rugged style during the 1970-71 season, scoring 22 goals and adding 25 assists for 47 points in 78 games. His fearless drive to the net made him an immediate offensive leader in Oakland before he continued his productive NHL career with the Atlanta Flames, New York Islanders, and Minnesota North Stars. Across eight NHL seasons, Hicke played 520 regular-season games, compiling 132 goals and 144 assists for 276 career points. The 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Ernie Hicke #61 Rookie Card celebrates his breakout 22-goal rookie season with California. and Grade Estimate: EX-MT 6