1968 O-Pee-Chee Ted Urness #97 Hall of Fame Saskatchewan Roughriders Card

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1968 O-Pee-Chee Ted Urness #97 Hall of Fame Saskatchewan Roughriders Card Add a true pillar of the gridiron to your collection with this authentic 1968 O-Pee-Chee Ted Urness #97 trading card. Featuring the legendary Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive center, this card is a mandatory addition for anyone celebrating the historic rosters of the Green and White. Ted Urness was the heart and soul of the Roughriders' offensive line during their golden era, and his subsequent enshrinement in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame makes this card a premier vintage collectible. Finding clean examples of offensive linemen from this series can be challenging, as skill-position cards were often favored by children, leaving cards like this tough center rare in clean, un-creased raw condition. This beautiful card showcases O-Pee-Chee’s iconic 1970 border design, framing a gritty, classic portrait of Urness in his Saskatchewan uniform. The reverse side features the classic O-Pee-Chee bilingual back, which details his incredible career achievements in both English and French. The reverse also contains a delightful cartoon illustration detailing his life off the field in Regina, adding an amazing layer of personal character and historical charm that makes collecting vintage Canadian cards an incredibly rewarding experience. Ted Urness’s career achievements are a masterclass in excellence and consistency. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, he spent his entire nine-year professional career playing in front of his hometown fans. He was a versatile lineman who could play center, guard, or tackle with elite efficiency. His incredible play earned him six consecutive All-Canadian selections from 1963 to 1968. In 1966, his legendary status was cemented when he won the Schenley Award as the CFL's Most Outstanding Christian Athlete, proving his immense impact both on the field and within his community. This vintage Ted Urness card boasts wonderful eye appeal with a very clean look. The centering sits slightly low on the front face but retains a very respectable boundary frame. The corners show uniform, light rounding at the absolute tips but are completely free from structural folds or heavy dog-ears. The edges look clean, showing none of the typical severe chipping that often plagues dark-bordered sports issues from this decade. The front surface maintains clean colors and is free of any major surface lines, print defects, or spider creases. The bilingual back is highly legible, featuring deep green ink and crisp text lines with zero signs of wax bleed or aging. Grade Estimate: EX 5