Description
1970-71 O-Pee-Chee
Bryan Watson #204 Pittsburgh Penguins (EX-MT 6)
Step back into the "Golden Era" of hockey with this iconic 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Bryan Watson #204 trading card. Bryan "Bugsy" Watson was one of the most feared and respected defensive enforcers of his time, famously known as the "Super Pest" for his ability to shadow and shut down legendary superstars like Bobby Hull and Gordie Howe. This card captures Watson in his prime with the Pittsburgh Penguins, featuring the vibrant orange background that has made the 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee set a favorite among vintage collectors.
A true piece of Canadian hockey history, this card features the O-Pee-Chee bilingual back, printed in Canada with English and French player biographies. The 1970-71 season was significant as it was the first year O-Pee-Chee included its own company logo on the copyright line, separating itself from the standard Topps design. Watson’s career spanned 877 NHL games, where he amassed over 2,200 penalty minutes, leading the league in PIM during the 1971-72 season.
Condition Report:
This raw example is in excellent vintage condition, showing remarkable preservation for a card over 50 years old.
- Corners: The corners are impressively sharp with only the slightest touch of white visible on the upper left and lower right tips. They retain their original structural integrity.
- Edges: The edges are clean and remarkably straight, lacking the typical "rough cut" chipping often found on O-Pee-Chee cards of this era.
- Centering: The centering is strong, appearing approximately 55/45 left-to-right and 60/40 top-to-bottom, which is well above average for this notoriously off-center set.
- Surface/Back: The front has a high-gloss finish with vibrant colors and no visible surface wrinkles. The reverse side is clean, with the green "card stock" showing no staining or marks.
Grade Estimate:
Based on the sharp corners and excellent centering, we estimate this card is in EX-MT 6 condition. It is a prime candidate for professional grading for those looking to maximize their collection's value.
Based on the sharp corners and excellent centering, we estimate this card is in EX-MT 6 condition. It is a prime candidate for professional grading for those looking to maximize their collection's value.
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