Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Andre Lacroix #33 Philadelphia Flyers Vintage Hockey Card EX-MT 6
Own a piece of Broad Street Bullies history! This 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Andre Lacroix #33 is a fantastic addition for any Philadelphia Flyers collector or vintage hockey enthusiast. Before the Flyers became the legendary "Broad Street Bullies," Andre Lacroix was their offensive engine, serving as a cornerstone of the franchise's early years in the NHL.
Card History & Player Achievements
Andre Lacroix is a legend of the era, famously known for his transition from the NHL to the WHA, where he became the league's all-time leading scorer. This specific card captures him during his peak years in Philadelphia. The 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee set is highly coveted by collectors for its clean design and the inclusion of significant rookie cards like Bobby Clarke and Gilbert Perreault. This card features the classic "bilingual back," a hallmark of Canadian O-Pee-Chee releases, providing player stats and a fun "Did You Know" cartoon in both English and French.
Andre Lacroix is a legend of the era, famously known for his transition from the NHL to the WHA, where he became the league's all-time leading scorer. This specific card captures him during his peak years in Philadelphia. The 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee set is highly coveted by collectors for its clean design and the inclusion of significant rookie cards like Bobby Clarke and Gilbert Perreault. This card features the classic "bilingual back," a hallmark of Canadian O-Pee-Chee releases, providing player stats and a fun "Did You Know" cartoon in both English and French.
Condition Report
This card presents in excellent vintage condition, showing great eye appeal for a "raw" survivor:
This card presents in excellent vintage condition, showing great eye appeal for a "raw" survivor:
- Corners: The corners show very light touches of wear, maintaining a mostly square appearance without major rounding or fraying.
- Edges: The edges are relatively clean with only minor factory "rough cuts" typical of O-Pee-Chee production from this era.
- Centering: The centering on the front is shifted slightly to the right (approx. 65/35), which is common for this high-demand set.
- Surface & Back: The front surface retains good gloss and vibrant colors. The O-Pee-Chee bilingual back is clean with no stray marks, staining, or "wax melt" often found on cards from this year.
Grade Estimate
EX-MT 6 (Excellent-Mint)
The card is structurally sound with no creases. While the centering prevents a higher "Near Mint" grade, the sharp corners and clean back make it a premium "EX-MT" example for a raw collector.
The card is structurally sound with no creases. While the centering prevents a higher "Near Mint" grade, the sharp corners and clean back make it a premium "EX-MT" example for a raw collector.
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