1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Brit-Selby #226 St. Louis Blues (VG-EX)

Description

1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Brit-Selby #226 St. Louis Blues (VG-EX) Capture a piece of expansion-era hockey history with this authentic 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Brit Selby #226 card representing the St. Louis Blues. This card showcases the beloved early 70s design trend with the signature "BLUES" wordmark stretching across the top frame and the team's musical note logo accenting the bottom corner. The reverse features the vintage O-Pee-Chee green back format with full bilingual text in English and French, outlining the Blues' hopes that Selby could recapture the stellar form that earned him the Calder Memorial Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year with Toronto in 1965-66. Selby's journey through the original Six and expansion eras makes this card an excellent narrative piece for collectors focused on NHL history. This card is graded in Very Good to Excellent (VG-EX) condition. The front centering leans moderately towards the right border. The graphic elements retain their crispness, and the bright blue background remains clean. The corners show some soft, uniform wear but remain free of severe folding or creasing. The card edges show light, standard vintage age wear without deep dents. The green-printed backing text is fully legible and sharp, completely free of any pen ink, residue, or paper loss. Grade Estimate: VG-EX 4