1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Brent Hughes #205 Philadelphia Flyers Vintage NHL VG-EX

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. 

• Corners: Shows moderate wear consistent with its age, with slight rounding visible on all four corners.
• Edges: The edges are relatively clean for an O-Pee-Chee issue, though minor chipping is present, which is typical for the rough-cut style of this era.
• Centering: The front centering is approximately 65/35 top-to-bottom and side-to-side.
• Surface: Great color and gloss remain on the front. The back is the desirable O-Pee-Chee bilingual version, featuring player stats and a cartoon biography in both English and French. The back surface is clean with no major staining or ink marks.