1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Bill Hicke #142 Detroit Red Wings

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1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Bill Hicke #142 Detroit Red Wings Uncover a fantastic historical piece of the original expansion era with this 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Bill Hicke #142 trading card! Bill Hicke was an extremely talented right winger who won a Stanley Cup with Montreal early in his career before becoming an foundational star for the expansion California Seals. This card records his final years in the NHL playing for the Detroit Red Wings, offering a wonderful look back at a player who recorded massive scoring seasons during the wide-open hockey era of the late 1960s. The card's front profile displays a high-contrast portrait of Hicke against the clean, retro circular background pattern. The card features the classic O-Pee-Chee bilingual back setup, delivering player statistics and biography notes in both English and French. The rear text outlines how Hicke's veteran scoring presence was brought in to bolster the Detroit offense right before his professional journey moved to the WHA. It is a wonderful addition for anyone passionate about historical team rosters. An evaluation of this card shows solid mid-grade vintage status. The horizontal centering is shifted to the right, showing a common manufacturing trait of the London, Ontario O-Pee-Chee printing facilities. The edges display soft handling wear but remain free from indentations. The corners show standard softening from years of storage, with the top-right corner showing a small surface touch. The reverse surface is beautifully preserved, displaying bright green ink tones and an uniform cream background layout that is completely free of markings. Grade Estimate: VG-EX 5