Description
1970-71 O-Pee-Chee
Gary Veneruzzo #101 St. Louis Blues (EX-MT 6)
Score a Piece of Blues History with this 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Classic!
Step back into the golden era of the NHL with this authentic 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Gary Veneruzzo #101 trading card. This stunning piece of hockey memorabilia captures Gary Veneruzzo during his tenure with the St. Louis Blues, a time when the "Expansion Era" was in full swing and the Blues were a dominant force in the West.
Step back into the golden era of the NHL with this authentic 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Gary Veneruzzo #101 trading card. This stunning piece of hockey memorabilia captures Gary Veneruzzo during his tenure with the St. Louis Blues, a time when the "Expansion Era" was in full swing and the Blues were a dominant force in the West.
A Legacy on Ice
Gary Veneruzzo was a versatile forward known for his speed and scoring touch. Before making his mark in the NHL, he was a standout performer in the AHL and CHL, notably posting impressive numbers with the Buffalo Bisons. This card is a must-have for St. Louis Blues collectors and fans of 1970s vintage hockey, representing a player who contributed to the grit and skill of those early Blues rosters.
Gary Veneruzzo was a versatile forward known for his speed and scoring touch. Before making his mark in the NHL, he was a standout performer in the AHL and CHL, notably posting impressive numbers with the Buffalo Bisons. This card is a must-have for St. Louis Blues collectors and fans of 1970s vintage hockey, representing a player who contributed to the grit and skill of those early Blues rosters.
Iconic Canadian Craftsmanship
Unlike its Topps counterpart, this O-Pee-Chee (OPC) version was manufactured in Canada and features the classic bilingual back (English and French), making it a true Canadian treasure. The vibrant green borders and the action-sketch design on the reverse are hallmarks of this legendary set, which is widely considered one of the most aesthetically pleasing designs of the 1970s.
Unlike its Topps counterpart, this O-Pee-Chee (OPC) version was manufactured in Canada and features the classic bilingual back (English and French), making it a true Canadian treasure. The vibrant green borders and the action-sketch design on the reverse are hallmarks of this legendary set, which is widely considered one of the most aesthetically pleasing designs of the 1970s.
Condition Report
- Corners: The corners are impressively sharp for a card of this age, showing only the slightest hint of microscopic "touching" at the extreme tips. They maintain a strong rectangular profile.
- Edges: The edges are remarkably clean with no major chipping or "snowing," which is common for the roughly-cut OPC cards of this era.
- Centering: This example boasts excellent centering, a rare find for 1970-71 OPC! It appears nearly 50/50 side-to-side and top-to-bottom.
- Surface: The colors on the front are deep and rich. The back is clean and free of staining or wax marks.
- Grade Estimate: Based on our internal review, we estimate this card to be in EX-MT 6 condition, making it a high-end "raw" addition to any collection.
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