1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Dennis Hextall #244 Minnesota North Stars (EX-MT 6)

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1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Dennis Hextall #244 Minnesota North Stars (EX-MT 6) Complete your vintage hockey set tracking with this sharp 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Dennis Hextall #244 card. Dennis Hextall belongs to one of the most celebrated families in professional hockey history, and this specific card highlights his prominent stint with the Minnesota North Stars. Known for his fiery competitive drive, grit, and scoring touch, Hextall became an instant fan favorite. The card showcases a clean portrait image of the North Stars star framed by bright blue and pink accents that pop brilliantly out of the dark outer layout. The reverse features full career stat totals and the classic O-Pee-Chee bilingual commentary block tracking his transition from the California Golden Seals to the New York Rangers, and finally to Minnesota. It features a great comic panel illustrating his reputation as a "red-headed fighter". As a high-number series card in the 1971-72 set, finding Dennis Hextall in clean, uncreased condition is always a major win for vintage enthusiasts. The corners remain structurally square with minimal wear under inspection. The edges are remarkably straight, showing very little of the typical rough-cut paper fraying associated with early OPC releases. Front centering is slightly pushed toward the right border but remains very well proportioned overall. The surface is exceptionally bright with clean white borders, and the back displays pristine green ink coverage without any signs of gum staining or wrinkles. Grade Estimate: EX-MT 6