Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Bobby Orr #251 First Team All-Star Boston Bruins EX 5
Secure a definitive piece of defensive dominance with the 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Bobby Orr #251 All-Star tribute!
This card is a testament to the absolute peak of the greatest defenseman to ever play the game. The 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee set captures Bobby Orr coming off an "unbelievable" season where he posted a +124 plus-minus rating—a record that still stands as a pinnacle of NHL history. This specific card celebrates his fifth consecutive year as an All-Star, cementing his status as the cornerstone of the Boston Bruins dynasty. For collectors, the O-Pee-Chee (OPC) version is the "true" Northern classic, featuring the expanded checklist and the distinctly Canadian production style that distinguishes it from its Topps counterpart.
Player Legacy & Card History
By the time this card was printed in 1971, Bobby Orr had already revolutionized the defensive position. He wasn't just a blueliner; he was an offensive juggernaut who led the league in scoring and transformed the Bruins into perennial contenders. The 1971-72 series is highly prized for its vibrant "puck" design on the front and its detailed statistical tributes on the back. This #251 card is a "subset" essential, often treated with the same reverence as his base card due to the incredible "plus-minus" feat detailed in the biography.
By the time this card was printed in 1971, Bobby Orr had already revolutionized the defensive position. He wasn't just a blueliner; he was an offensive juggernaut who led the league in scoring and transformed the Bruins into perennial contenders. The 1971-72 series is highly prized for its vibrant "puck" design on the front and its detailed statistical tributes on the back. This #251 card is a "subset" essential, often treated with the same reverence as his base card due to the incredible "plus-minus" feat detailed in the biography.
Condition Report
This vintage Bobby Orr presents in Excellent (EX) condition, maintaining fantastic eye appeal for a high-traffic 1970s issue.
This vintage Bobby Orr presents in Excellent (EX) condition, maintaining fantastic eye appeal for a high-traffic 1970s issue.
- Centering: The front displays very strong centering for the era, with a slight shift toward the top-right. The reverse is exceptionally well-centered within the green "All-Star" borders.
- Corners: All four corners show light, uniform softening. They have lost their "factory sharp" points but remain well-defined without significant rounding or layering.
- Edges: Features the classic O-Pee-Chee rough-cut edges. The borders are clean with minimal chipping, preserving the vibrant blue and yellow "puck" design colors.
- Surface: The O-Pee-Chee bilingual back is crisp and clear, with the English and French text remaining highly legible against the green background. There are no major creases, wrinkles, or heavy wax stains visible, though minor age-toning is present on the card stock.
Grade Estimate:
EX 5
(A high-end "Excellent" copy. The strong centering and lack of creases make this a premium raw example, though the natural corner softening and typical OPC rough-cut edges keep it out of the "Near Mint" tier).
(A high-end "Excellent" copy. The strong centering and lack of creases make this a premium raw example, though the natural corner softening and typical OPC rough-cut edges keep it out of the "Near Mint" tier).
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