Description
1970-71 O-Pee-Chee
Paul Terbenche #123 Rookie Buffalo Sabres VG-EX 4
Celebrate the birth of a franchise with this 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Paul Terbenche rookie card. As card #123 in the legendary 1970-71 set, this item captures the Buffalo Sabres during their very first year in the NHL. Terbenche, a steady defenseman, was a key part of the Sabres' original roster, making this card a foundational piece for any Buffalo fan or vintage hockey collector.
Player History & Achievements:
Paul Terbenche was a talented defenseman who began his professional journey with the Chicago Black Hawks before being selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1970 NHL Expansion Draft. Known for his defensive reliability and poise on the blue line, Terbenche played a vital role in establishing the Sabres' identity during their inaugural campaign. His career spanned several seasons in the NHL and WHA, but he is best remembered by Buffalo faithful as an "Original Sabre."
Paul Terbenche was a talented defenseman who began his professional journey with the Chicago Black Hawks before being selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1970 NHL Expansion Draft. Known for his defensive reliability and poise on the blue line, Terbenche played a vital role in establishing the Sabres' identity during their inaugural campaign. His career spanned several seasons in the NHL and WHA, but he is best remembered by Buffalo faithful as an "Original Sabre."
Card Features:
This is the authentic O-Pee-Chee version, characterized by the vibrant green-and-black bilingual back. Unlike the American Topps counterpart, this Canadian release features a detailed biographical sketch and career statistics presented in both English and French—a classic hallmark of 1970s O-Pee-Chee hockey cards.
This is the authentic O-Pee-Chee version, characterized by the vibrant green-and-black bilingual back. Unlike the American Topps counterpart, this Canadian release features a detailed biographical sketch and career statistics presented in both English and French—a classic hallmark of 1970s O-Pee-Chee hockey cards.
Condition Report:
- Corners: The corners show moderate rounding and soft wear, typical for a card that has been lovingly handled over five decades.
- Edges: Displays the characteristic O-Pee-Chee "rough cut" with minor factory chipping along the borders.
- Centering: The card features strong horizontal centering, with a slight top-to-bottom shift on the front.
- Surface: The front maintains solid color and original print quality. The back is remarkably clean, with clear text and no signs of ink marks or moisture damage.
Grade Estimate:
VG-EX 4 (A realistic raw estimate based on the visible corner softening and typical OPC edge wear).
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