Description
1970-71 O-Pee-Chee
Skip Krake #126 Buffalo Sabres 1st Year Team VG-EX 4
Own a piece of Buffalo Sabres history! This 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Skip Krake #126 card captures the hard-hitting center during the Sabres' first-ever year in the National Hockey League. Originally a draft pick of the Boston Bruins, Krake was a key expansion draft acquisition for Buffalo in June 1970, bringing grit and veteran presence to the brand-new franchise.
This vintage collectible features the iconic green-bordered design of the early '70s OPC sets. Krake had a solid career spanning several years with the Bruins, Kings, and Sabres before moving on to the WHA. For set builders, this card is a classic addition to any 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee collection, known for its challenging borders and distinct Canadian heritage.
Condition Report:
This card is in solid mid-grade vintage condition.
This card is in solid mid-grade vintage condition.
- Corners: Moderate wear and rounding are visible on all four corners, typical for a handled card of this era.
- Edges: The left edge shows some light chipping and minor roughness.
- Centering: The front is shifted toward the left (approximately 70/30).
- Surface: The front has light "snow" (white print dots) in the green background and some minor surface scuffing. The back is relatively clean with no major stains or writing.
- O-Pee-Chee Heritage: This is the authentic Canadian O-Pee-Chee version, featuring the bilingual English/French back and the "Printed in Canada" tagline.
Grade Estimate
VG-EX 4 (The rounded corners and centering prevent a higher grade, but it remains a very presentable mid-grade copy).
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