Description
1970-71 O-Pee-Chee
Jean Pronovost #202 Pittsburgh Penguins (VG-EX 4 Creased)
Add a legendary piece of Pittsburgh sports history to your collection with this 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Jean Pronovost #202 vintage card. For serious hockey enthusiasts, the 1970-71 set is a cornerstone of the expansion era, capturing the Pittsburgh Penguins as they began to find their footing in the NHL. Jean Pronovost was the engine of that offense, a durable and prolific scorer who became the first Penguin to reach the 100-point plateau in a single season.
This card is a fantastic "entry-level" vintage piece for a fan who wants the iconic 1970-71 design without the high-grade premium. Despite a visible crease, the card maintains strong "eye appeal" with the vibrant orange background that defines this set. The reverse features the classic O-Pee-Chee bilingual back, providing career highlights in both English and French—a must for any Canadian hockey card completionist.
Condition Report:
- Crease: There is a noticeable crease present on the card surface. While it does break the "perfection" of the card, the integrity of the card stock remains solid.
- Corners: Shows moderate rounding consistent with a card from the early 1970s. The corners are "soft" but haven't suffered major paper loss.
- Edges: Features the typical O-Pee-Chee "rough cut." There is light whitening along the borders, but the edges are relatively straight.
- Centering: Centered well for the era, with a slight shift toward the bottom-left.
- Surface: Aside from the crease, the front surface retains good color density and the back is clean and free of any writing or major stains.
Grade Estimate:
With the presence of a crease, this card sits at a VG-EX 4 (Very Good-Excellent). This is a common grade for "well-loved" vintage cards that were handled by fans in the 70s but kept in a safe place since.
With the presence of a crease, this card sits at a VG-EX 4 (Very Good-Excellent). This is a common grade for "well-loved" vintage cards that were handled by fans in the 70s but kept in a safe place since.
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