1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Butch Goring #152 Los Angeles Kings Hockey Card

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1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Butch Goring #152 Los Angeles Kings Hockey Card Capture a fundamental piece of early Los Angeles Kings history with this regular issue card featuring a young Butch Goring long before his legendary Stanley Cup runs later in the decade. This card showcases Goring in the iconic bright yellow home uniform, complete with his trademark helmetless look and intense expression that personified his tireless work ethic on the ice. Goring became a fan favorite in Los Angeles due to his elite penalty killing skills and clutch scoring ability, making this card a highly sought-after item for vintage hockey enthusiasts. The reverse side features a completely bilingual layout showcasing his impressive point totals from the Springfield Kings era, printed in the true Canadian style by O-Pee-Chee. Conducting a thorough , this specimen shows nice eye appeal with reasonably sharp corner points that show only mild softening at the tips. The centering is slightly shifted toward the bottom left border but maintains clean framing lines throughout the front presentation. Edges show very minor rough cuts typical of the manufacturing processes used in the early 1970s. The reverse green ink remains bold and legible with no tracking lines, making it an excellent candidate for anyone building a high-grade set or focusing on legendary NHL personalities. Grade Estimate: EX-MT 6