1970 O-Pee-Chee Paul Brothers #28 BC Lions EX-MT 6

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1970 O-Pee-Chee Paul Brothers #28 BC Lions EX-MT 6 Discover a classic piece of Canadian football history with this 1970 O-Pee-Chee Paul Brothers #28 BC Lions EX-MT 6 vintage trading card, available now at Alex Collect. The 1970 O-Pee-Chee set is widely revered among vintage sports hobbyists for its bold typography, striking action photography, and iconic team mascot emblems that bring 1970s gridiron action to life. Paul Brothers was a marquee collegiate quarterback at Oregon State University, famously leading the Beavers to the prestigious 1965 Rose Bowl against Michigan and earning All-American honorable mention recognition for his field leadership and pinpoint passing. Selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1967 NFL Draft, Brothers brought his dynamic passing skillset north to the Canadian Football League, joining the British Columbia Lions after a productive stint with the Continental Football League's Eugene Bombers. As the starting quarterback for the BC Lions in 1969 and 1970, Brothers engineered high-octane offensive attacks, completing 200 passes for 2,671 yards and 14 touchdowns in 1969, and following up with 2,604 passing yards in 1970. Brothers' gunslinging leadership and poise in the pocket made him one of the most exciting signal-callers of the vintage CFL era before he concluded his career with the Ottawa Rough Riders. His aerial duels against rival Western Conference quarterbacks drew massive crowds throughout Western Canada, elevating the profile of Canadian passing offenses during the late 1960s and early 1970s. His historic collegiate achievements combined with his memorable years directing the Lions offence make this card a standout vintage keepsake for fans of Pacific Northwest sports history. This card features an authentic Canadian O-Pee-Chee bilingual back printed in Canada with English and French biographical text and cartoons, rather than a puzzle back. The card showcases exceptional 50/50 left-to-right and 52/48 top-to-bottom centering, perfectly displaying Brothers in his classic throwing motion against the towering stadium light stanchions. The four corners are well-preserved, showing only minor vintage tip wear at the top corners while the bottom corners remain crisp, square, and sharp. The perimeter edges are clean with authentic O-Pee-Chee factory cut characteristics and virtually no edge chipping along the borders. The card surface is glossy and clear with bright stadium turf greens and vivid uniform striping, free of any surface creases, wrinkles, indentations, or print imperfections. The back of the card is remarkably clean, showcasing the bilingual English and French narrative alongside the cartoon commemorating his 1965 Rose Bowl appearance with no ink marks, pencil lines, or stains, making it a standout vintage addition for any dedicated collection. Grade Estimate: EX-MT 6