Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Doug Favell #72 Philadelphia Flyers Goalie EX-MT 6
Secure a piece of Philadelphia Flyers history with this vintage 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Doug Favell #72 hockey card.
Doug Favell is a legendary figure in NHL history, notably as the first goaltender to introduce the vibrant, painted masks that are now a hallmark of the sport. A pioneer of the butterfly style in an era dominated by stand-up play, Favell was a key architect of the Flyers’ early expansion success after being selected in the 1967 NHL Expansion Draft. During the 1971-72 season—the very year this card was released—Favell took over the full-time starting role in Philadelphia, appearing in 54 games and posting a career-best five shutouts.
This card features the iconic O-Pee-Chee bilingual back, with career statistics and a charming cartoon ("Doug's sense of humour is well known in the league") presented in both English and French. It is a quintessential collectible for Flyers fans and vintage hockey enthusiasts alike.
Condition Report:
- Centering: The card exhibits typical vintage centering, favoring the right side on the front and slightly top-heavy on the reverse [Image Front, Image Back].
- Corners: All four corners are sharp with only minor touches of white visible, maintaining strong structural integrity for a raw card [Image Front].
- Edges: Features the classic O-Pee-Chee "rough cut" on the top edge, which is a desirable trait for many collectors as it indicates authentic factory cutting from the era [Image Front].
- Surface: The surface is bright with no visible creases, staining, or surface indentations on the front or back.
Grade Estimate
EX-MT 6 (Excellent-Mint)
Based on the sharp corners and clean surfaces, though the centering and typical OPC rough cut prevent a higher NM tier.
Based on the sharp corners and clean surfaces, though the centering and typical OPC rough cut prevent a higher NM tier.
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