1970 O-Pee-Chee CFL Tom Wilkinson #6 Vintage Toronto Argonauts

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1970 O-Pee-Chee CFL Tom Wilkinson #6 Vintage Toronto Argonauts Own a piece of a Canadian football hall-of-famer's early career with this 1970 O-Pee-Chee CFL Tom Wilkinson trading card. Registered as card number 6, this item highlights the legendary quarterback during his formative years with the Toronto Argonauts before he went on to build a historic dynasty in Edmonton. Coming from the University of Wyoming, Wilkinson won the starting quarterback job in Toronto over veteran Wally Gabler, showing the composure, leadership, and football IQ that would eventually define his legendary status. This early card captures him holding the football, ready to direct the Argonauts offense. The reverse side features the distinct Canadian O-Pee-Chee bilingual back layout with English and French biographical summaries, along with a charming cartoon panel indicating that Wilkie loves chewing gum. The indicates that this card possesses great color contrast and sharp focus. The centering is shifted toward the left border on the front face. The corners show slight wear and gentle rounding at the tips, while the edges show typical vintage tooth and minor factory chipping. The reverse side text is perfectly legible with no markings or ink damage, making this an essential card for collectors tracking the origins of legendary CFL quarterbacks. Grade Estimate: EX 5