Description
1970-71 O-Pee-Chee
Bryan Watson #204 Pittsburgh Penguins (VG-EX 4)
Unleash the "Super Pest" on your collection! This original 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Bryan Watson #204 features the Pittsburgh Penguins' legendary enforcer in a classic defensive pose. Known throughout the NHL as "Bugsy," Bryan Watson was a player you loved to have on your team but hated to play against. His career was defined by his relentless physical play and a remarkable ability to draw opponents into penalties, a feat celebrated on the bilingual reverse of this very card.
This card is a piece of Pittsburgh Penguins history, representing an era when Watson was helping establish the identity of the young franchise. During the 1969-70 season leading into this card's release, Watson racked up a staggering 189 penalty minutes, leading the league and cementing his reputation as one of hockey's premier "pests." This 1970-71 series is highly sought after by vintage collectors for its vibrant orange borders and iconic "skater" illustrations on the back.
Condition Report:
- Corners: Significant softening and rounding are visible on all four corners, consistent with a vintage "VG-EX" grade.
- Edges: Noticeable edge chipping and "snowing" along the left and right borders.
- Centering: The card is miscut vertically, featuring a distinct black bar at the top border (a common and collectible printing anomaly for this year) and a tighter bottom border. Horizontal centering favors the right.
- Surface: The front maintains strong color and registration. The back is clean with the O-Pee-Chee bilingual text fully legible and no major staining or ink marks.
Grade Estimate: VG-EX 4 (Raw)
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