Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Darryl Sittler #193 HOF Toronto Maple Leafs EX-MT 6
Secure this iconic piece of Toronto Maple Leafs history! This 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Darryl Sittler #193 card is a must-have for any serious vintage hockey collector. As Sittler’s second-year card, it captures the legendary Hall of Famer just as his career was taking flight. Sittler, a 1989 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, remains one of the most beloved figures in Leafs history, famously holding the NHL record for most points in a single game (10). This card is a tangible link to that golden era of Toronto hockey.
The 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee set is widely revered for its vibrant, "pro-football style" oval design on the front and its distinctive light-green O-Pee-Chee bilingual back. Unlike its Topps counterpart, this Canadian edition features player biographies in both English and French, making it highly desirable for collectors seeking the more "complete" version of this vintage classic.
Condition Report:
- Centering: This specimen boasts impressive centering for the era, approximately 60/40 to 65/35 top-to-bottom and side-to-side. It avoids the common "off-center" pitfalls of the 1971 OPC set.
- Corners: The corners show very minor "touches" of wear consistent with an EX-MT grade. They remain relatively sharp and well-defined without major rounding.
- Edges: The edges are quite clean, displaying the typical "jagged" O-Pee-Chee rough cut that many vintage purists look for as a sign of authenticity.
- Surface: The front surface maintains excellent color registration and original gloss. The back is clean with no staining, pencil marks, or common vintage defects.
Grade Estimate:
EX-MT 6 (Excellent-Mint). The strong centering and clean surface are the highlights here, balanced by minor corner touches.
EX-MT 6 (Excellent-Mint). The strong centering and clean surface are the highlights here, balanced by minor corner touches.
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