Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Brent Hughes #205 Philadelphia Flyers EX-MT 6
Step back into the rugged era of 1970s hockey with this 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Brent Hughes #205. This vintage piece captures Hughes during his gritty tenure with the Philadelphia Flyers, just before the team transformed into the legendary "Broad Street Bullies." Hughes was known for his steady defensive presence and ability to move the puck out of the zone, a skill highlighted on the reverse of this very card.
During the 1971-72 season, Hughes was a reliable fixture on the Flyers' blueline, appearing in 63 games and contributing 22 points. His career was a testament to longevity in a physical era, spanning over 400 NHL games with teams like the Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues before making a significant impact in the World Hockey Association (WHA).
This card is a quintessential example of the 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee set, which is highly sought after for its distinctive design and the inclusion of major Hall of Fame rookie cards like Ken Dryden and Guy Lafleur. As an O-Pee-Chee issue, it features the iconic bilingual (English/French) back, a hallmark of Canadian hockey card history that sets it apart from its American Topps counterpart.
Condition Report:
- Corners: Overall sharp for the era. The top-left and bottom-left corners show very light touches consistent with an EX-MT grade.
- Edges: The edges are remarkably clean, maintaining much of the original rough-cut charm typical of O-Pee-Chee production. No significant chipping or dings are visible.
- Centering: Centering is quite strong for this notoriously difficult set, appearing approximately 60/40 to 65/35 left-to-right.
- Surface: Great color and gloss. The back is clean with no staining, clearly displaying the bilingual player biography and career statistics.
Grade Estimate:
EX-MT 6 (A strong raw candidate that presents very well for its age).
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