1969-70 O-Pee-Chee Ted Irvine #103 Vintage Los Angeles Kings Wing

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1969-70 O-Pee-Chee Ted Irvine #103 Vintage Los Angeles Kings Wing Bring home a true fan-favorite from the early expansion era with this 1969-70 O-Pee-Chee Ted Irvine #103 vintage hockey card. Known across professional hockey as "Moose," Irvine was celebrated for his imposing physical stature, aggressive forechecking, and reliable scoring touch. This card captures him during his impactful years with the Los Angeles Kings, where he established himself as a premier power forward. Ted Irvine enjoyed a highly successful career in the NHL, delivering multiple 20-goal seasons for both the Kings and the New York Rangers. His physical style allowed him to dominate the dirty areas of the ice, creating space for his teammates and causing trouble for opposing goalies. Beyond his own athletic success, he is also well-known to pop culture fans as the father of professional wrestling legend Chris Jericho. The back of the card features the desirable O-Pee-Chee bilingual back structure, presenting all biographical info and stats in English and French. The write-up highlights how coaches trusted his size and weight to make a big impact in the league, calling him an all-around sports fan. The retro cartoon section notes that writers nicknamed him "The Baby-Faced Assassin," adding a wonderful piece of vintage sports lore to the item. The card stands in heavily handled condition. The front centering is heavily shifted toward the top border. All four corners are noticeably rounded with significant fiber wear. The edges show pronounced chipping and small surface scuffs. The cardboard stock shows widespread age-related browning, light surface smudges, and moderate storage wear on the reverse side. Grade Estimate: GOOD