Description
1970-71 O-Pee-Chee
Wayne Hicks #95 Pittsburgh Penguins (EX 5)
Add a piece of Expansion Era history to your collection at Alex Collect! This vintage 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Hicks #95 captures a veteran winger during the Pittsburgh Penguins' early years in the NHL. While 1970-71 is famous for the rookie debuts of Hall of Famers like Gilbert Perreault and Bobby Clarke, mid-series cards like this Wayne Hicks provide essential depth for set builders and team collectors alike.
Wayne Hicks was a journeyman forward known for his size and scoring touch in the minor leagues before finding a steady role in the big leagues. His career spanned several "Original Six" teams before he landed in Pittsburgh. This card serves as a testament to the grit of NHL veterans during the league's first major wave of expansion.
A standout feature of this card is the classic O-Pee-Chee bilingual back. Unlike the American Topps counterpart, this Canadian-printed version includes French and English player biographies and career statistics, making it a "must-have" for purists who prefer the authentic northern heritage of the sport. The reverse side features the iconic green-bordered design with the charming "skating player" cartoon that has become a hallmark of 1970s hockey card design.
Condition Report:
- Corners: Shows moderate wear consistent with a mid-grade vintage card. The top-left corner has slight rounding, while the other three show softening typical of handled cards from this era.
- Edges: The right vertical edge exhibits minor chipping/roughness common with the O-Pee-Chee wire-cut process.
- Centering: The front is centered approximately 70/30 to the right.
- Surface: The orange background maintains good color depth. The back remains clean with a legible bilingual biography and no major staining or ink marks.
Grade Estimate: EX 5. While the corners show softening, the overall eye appeal remains strong for a raw vintage card of this age.
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