Description
1970-71 O-Pee-Chee
Wayne Hicks #95 Pittsburgh Penguins Rookie Card RC (VG-EX 4)
Secure a foundational piece for your collection! This 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Hicks card (#95) is a must-have rookie card (RC) featuring Hicks during his tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins. As a veteran who already had his name etched on the Stanley Cup with the 1961 Chicago Blackhawks, Hicks brought valuable championship experience to a young Penguins squad in the early 1970s. This card is part of one of the most iconic vintage hockey sets, known for its bold design and the first major appearance of many NHL legends.
This O-Pee-Chee edition is the coveted Canadian version, distinguished by the iconic bilingual reverse that provides player statistics and biographical details in both English and French. The 1970-71 set is famous among collectors for its "rough cut" edges and vibrant green backs. Wayne Hicks' career spanned multiple original-six and expansion teams, but his time in Pittsburgh remains a highlight for "Pens" historians, especially as this card marks his definitive rookie debut in the O-Pee-Chee catalog.
Condition Report:
- Corners: Noticeable rounding on all four corners, typical for a raw card of this age. The upper-left corner shows the most significant wear, but the card remains free of major structural creases.
- Edges: Displays the classic O-Pee-Chee rough-cut texture. There is minor chipping along the left border, which is common for this specific year's production.
- Centering: The front centering is shifted toward the top-right. The back is relatively well-centered, though it sits slightly low on the cardstock.
- Surface: The front maintains surprisingly good color saturation with a decent original gloss. The reverse is clean, with the green ink remaining sharp and the text fully legible without staining.
Grade Estimate:
VG-EX 4. The moderate corner wear and centering prevent it from a higher technical grade, but the absence of surface wrinkles or heavy creases makes it a very strong "Very Good-Excellent" example for a mid-grade set.
VG-EX 4. The moderate corner wear and centering prevent it from a higher technical grade, but the absence of surface wrinkles or heavy creases makes it a very strong "Very Good-Excellent" example for a mid-grade set.
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