Description
1970-71 O-Pee-Chee
Duane Rupp #89 Vintage Hockey Pittsburgh Penguins (VG-EX)
Add a foundational piece of Pittsburgh Penguins history to your collection with this 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Duane Rupp #89 vintage hockey card. As a key defenseman for the early expansion-era Penguins, Duane Rupp was known for his steady presence on the blue line and his surprising offensive bursts. In fact, Rupp holds the distinction of being the first defenseman in Penguins franchise history to record a hat trick, a feat he achieved on March 24, 1971.
This card comes from the iconic 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee set, famous for its vibrant green-bordered "action" backs and its inclusion of legendary rookie cards like Bobby Clarke and Gilbert Perreault. The front of this Rupp card showcases a crisp portrait of the defender in the classic 1970s Penguins uniform, characterized by the beloved "skating penguin" logo. The back features the classic O-Pee-Chee bilingual text, providing biographical details and a sketch of a player in French and English—a hallmark of Canadian hockey card heritage.
Condition Report
This card is in VG-EX (Very Good to Excellent) condition.
- Corners: All four corners show visible white wear and rounding, typical of a card that has been handled but not abused.
- Edges: The edges are relatively clean for the age, with minor chipping primarily visible on the right and bottom borders.
- Centering: The centering is shifted towards the bottom and slightly to the left, which is very common for O-Pee-Chee cards from this era due to the cutting processes of the time.
- Surface/Back: The front surface maintains great color and gloss with no major creases visible. The back is clean with no writing or major staining, though there is some light "snow" or age-related foxing on the cardboard stock.
Whether you are a Penguins superfan or a vintage set builder, this 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Duane Rupp #89 is an affordable way to own a piece of NHL history from a decade that defined the sport.
Grade Estimate
VG-EX 4 (The corner wear and centering are the primary factors keeping this from a higher technical grade).
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