Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Bob Kelly #203 Rookie Card Philadelphia Flyers EX-MT 6
Step back into the golden age of the Broad Street Bullies with this authentic 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Bob Kelly rookie card. Known to fans as "The Hound" for his relentless puck pursuit, Bob Kelly was a cornerstone of the Philadelphia Flyers' back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 1974 and 1975. This specific card, #203 in the set, marks the first appearance of the legendary enforcer who would eventually score the Cup-clinching goal in 1975.
This card is a quintessential piece of hockey history, hailing from a set renowned for its vibrant photography and the first expansion into a larger checklist. As an original O-Pee-Chee issue, it features the iconic bilingual back with biographical text and career highlights printed in both English and French, a hallmark of Canadian hobby tradition. Kelly's rookie year stats are proudly displayed, showing the 14 goals and 32 points that launched a decade of dominance in Philadelphia.
Condition Report:
- Centering: The card features classic O-Pee-Chee centering, slightly favoring the left on the front and showing a distinct top-to-bottom shift on the reverse.
- Corners: All four corners remain relatively sharp with only minor touches of wear, consistent with a mid-to-high grade vintage specimen.
- Edges: The edges are remarkably clean, lacking the heavy "O-Pee-Chee rough cut" often seen in this era, preserving a smooth silhouette.
- Surface: The front maintains excellent gloss and color saturation, particularly the orange and blue Flyers palette. The reverse is clean with no signs of wax staining or major discoloration.
Grade Estimate: EX-MT 6 (Excellent-Mint)
Based on the sharp corners and clean surface, though the off-center reverse prevents a higher technical grade.
Based on the sharp corners and clean surface, though the off-center reverse prevents a higher technical grade.
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