1970 O-Pee-Chee CFL Bill Symons #5 Vintage Toronto Argonauts

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1970 O-Pee-Chee CFL Bill Symons #5 Vintage Toronto Argonauts This 1970 O-Pee-Chee CFL Bill Symons trading card highlights an absolute icon of Canadian football history. Designated as card number 5, this piece honors the legendary running back who became the first Toronto Argonaut to win the prestigious Schenley Award as the CFL's Most Outstanding Player in 1968. A versatile powerhouse from the University of Colorado, Symons was a dynamic threat who could run inside, catch passes out of the backfield, and block fiercely, holding numerous franchise records during his memorable stay in Toronto. This card captures him in a classic pose, wearing the famous number 33. The reverse features a beautifully detailed Canadian O-Pee-Chee bilingual back with biographical highlights printed in English and French, alongside an illustrated cartoon panel celebrating that Bill runs a successful personnel placement agency. According to the , the card shows strong eye appeal with deep colors. The centering exhibits a notable shift toward the upper right corner, traditional for O-Pee-Chee's quirky vintage cutting process. The corners show modest touches of wear, while the edges remain sound with very faint factory chipping. The back card stock is clean, presenting an excellent opportunity for collectors to acquire a card of a Schenley Award MVP. Grade Estimate: EX 6