Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Barry Ashbee #104 Rookie Philadelphia Flyers EX-MT
Own a piece of Broad Street Bullies history with this 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Barry Ashbee #104 rookie card! Barry Ashbee was the veteran anchor of the Philadelphia Flyers' legendary defense, playing a pivotal role in their first Stanley Cup championship in 1974. Despite a late start to his NHL career at age 31, Ashbee quickly became one of the league's premier blueliners, earning a Second-Team All-Star selection in his final season. This iconic 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Barry Ashbee card features the beloved "bilingual" back, characteristic of Canadian O-Pee-Chee releases, providing player details in both English and French.
Ashbee’s legacy is forever cemented in Philadelphia, where his #4 jersey was the first to be retired by the franchise. This rookie card captures him during his early years with the Flyers, making it a must-have for any vintage hockey set builder or Philadelphia sports enthusiast.
Condition Report:
- Corners: The corners show light touches and minor white showing, typical for a card of this age, but they remain relatively sharp with no major rounding.
- Edges: The edges are generally clean with very minor "chipping" along the borders, a common trait of the O-Pee-Chee rough-cut.
- Centering: This specific example displays decent centering, shifted approximately 65/35 toward the right border.
- Surface/Back: The surface is free of any major creases or staining. The O-Pee-Chee bilingual back is clean with no ink marks, tape, or paper loss.
Grade Estimate: EX-MT 6 (Realistic raw estimate based on visible corner wear and centering).
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