Description
1970-71 O-Pee-Chee
Bryan Hextall #94 Pittsburgh Penguins (VG-EX 4)
Unlock a piece of 1970s hockey history with this vintage 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Bryan Hextall card! This classic piece features Bryan Hextall Jr. in the iconic Pittsburgh Penguins powder blue sweater. As the son of Hockey Hall of Famer Bryan Hextall Sr., Bryan Jr. carved out a significant legacy of his own in the NHL, becoming a cornerstone for the early Penguins franchise. During the 1970-71 season, Hextall set a career high with 48 points, proving to be one of the most reliable centers in the league.
This card is part of the legendary 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee set, famous for its "stick and puck" design and its higher value compared to the American Topps counterpart. Collectors prize this Canadian version for its bilingual back, featuring player details in both English and French—a hallmark of the O-Pee-Chee brand. The reverse side highlights Hextall's pedigree, mentioning his father's Hall of Fame status and his own emergence as a major-league talent.
Condition Report:
This card is in solid vintage condition, characterized by typical wear for a 50+ year-old collectible.
This card is in solid vintage condition, characterized by typical wear for a 50+ year-old collectible.
- Corners: All four corners show light rounding and touches of white, consistent with mid-grade vintage cards.
- Edges: The edges are relatively clean for the era, with minor O-Pee-Chee "rough cut" characteristics visible on the right side.
- Centering: The centering on the front is shifted slightly to the left (approximately 65/35).
- Surface: The colors remain vibrant with a clean orange background. The back is clean with no major staining or wax marks.
Grade Estimate:
A realistic raw grade estimate for this card is VG-EX 4. It possesses great eye appeal but shows enough corner wear and centering shift to keep it out of the "Excellent" category.
A realistic raw grade estimate for this card is VG-EX 4. It possesses great eye appeal but shows enough corner wear and centering shift to keep it out of the "Excellent" category.
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