1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Bill Sutherland #141 Detroit Red Wings

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1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Bill Sutherland #141 Detroit Red Wings Add a hard-to-find vintage journeyman asset to your hockey collection with this 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Bill Sutherland #141 card! Sutherland was a highly dependable forward who played for several expansion teams during the late 1960s and early 1970s, making a significant impact on every roster he joined with his steady presence and shooting accuracy. This card displays him in his proud Detroit Red Wings uniform during a fascinating era of structural transition for the franchise. The vibrant layout features the classic bold red text and distinctive arching framing system that makes this particular vintage set instantly recognizable to old-school collectors. Flip the card over to experience the authentic Canadian heritage of the O-Pee-Chee bilingual back layout. The back highlights his impressive shooting precision from his previous stint with the St. Louis Blues before arriving in Detroit. These mid-series cards from the early '70s are essential puzzle pieces for collectors trying to cross off every single player on the master checklist. This card offers excellent eye appeal for a raw vintage specimen. The front centering is remarkably well-balanced for this notoriously off-center issue, sitting at approximately 60/40. The edges are clean with slight factory rough cut texture visible on the side borders. All four corners show light, consistent touches of soft wear but remain generally sound without major creasing or heavy blunting. The front and back surfaces are clean, with the reverse green ink showing great contrast and no signs of common water or wax damage. Grade Estimate: EX 5