1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Frank St. Marseille #214 St. Louis Blues (EX 4)

A true piece of St. Louis Blues history, this 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Frank St. Marseille #214 captures one of the franchise’s most reliable and underrated right wings from the early expansion era. For collectors who appreciate vintage OPC with strong eye appeal and classic bilingual design, this card delivers authenticity, nostalgia, and a direct connection to the Blues’ rise in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Frank St. Marseille carved out a remarkable NHL career after years of grinding through the minors. Joining the Blues at age 27, he immediately made an impact — scoring 20+ goals in each of his first two NHL seasons and becoming a consistent two‑way presence. Before reaching the NHL, he dominated the Western Hockey League as its leading scorer, a detail proudly highlighted on the card’s back. This issue comes from the iconic 1970‑71 O-Pee-Chee set, known for its bold green backgrounds, crisp player portraits, and the unmistakable bilingual English/French writeups that define Canadian-printed OPC heritage.

Condition Report

This raw card presents well for its age and falls into the mid‑grade vintage category.

• Centering: Slight left-right shift on the front, common for this OPC run.
• Corners: Noticeable rounding on all four corners, with the top-left showing the most wear.
• Edges: Typical OPC rough-cut edges present; minor chipping visible but not excessive.
• Surface: Front surface shows solid colour with no major creases visible. Back is clean with strong print clarity and no paper loss.
• Overall Eye Appeal: Strong for a mid-grade example, with vibrant colour and a clean bilingual back.

This is a great pickup for Blues collectors, OPC set builders, or anyone chasing early‑era St. Louis roster pieces. With vintage hockey continuing to trend upward, especially Canadian-printed O-Pee-Chee, this card remains a smart and affordable addition to any collection.

Grade Estimate:

EX (PSA-equivalent range)