Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Gary Dornhoefer #202 Philadelphia Flyers EX-MT 6
The Ultimate Flyers Workhorse: 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Gary Dornhoefer
Own a piece of Broad Street Bullies history with this 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Gary Dornhoefer #202 vintage hockey card. Before the Flyers became the most feared team in the league, Gary "Dorny" Dornhoefer was already setting the tone with his gritty play and net-front presence. This card captures the beginning of the most iconic era in Philadelphia hockey history.
Player History & Achievements
Gary Dornhoefer was the heart and soul of the early Flyers, a two-time Stanley Cup champion (1974, 1975) and a two-time NHL All-Star. Known for his legendary toughness and "garbage goal" scoring ability, Dornhoefer was the first player ever to score a goal at the Spectrum. This 1971 season saw him continuing his streak of 20-goal campaigns, solidifying his role as a premier right winger during the NHL's expansion years.
Gary Dornhoefer was the heart and soul of the early Flyers, a two-time Stanley Cup champion (1974, 1975) and a two-time NHL All-Star. Known for his legendary toughness and "garbage goal" scoring ability, Dornhoefer was the first player ever to score a goal at the Spectrum. This 1971 season saw him continuing his streak of 20-goal campaigns, solidifying his role as a premier right winger during the NHL's expansion years.
Condition Report
This specimen is a high-eye-appeal "raw" vintage survivor:
This specimen is a high-eye-appeal "raw" vintage survivor:
- Centering: Features typical 1970s O-Pee-Chee centering, slightly shifted towards the right and bottom edges on the front, but within acceptable limits for a mid-to-high grade vintage card.
- Corners: Remarkably well-preserved for a 50+ year old card. There is very minor softening visible on the top right and bottom left corners, but they remain relatively square.
- Edges: Displays the classic "rough cut" characteristic of O-Pee-Chee factory blades from this era, which many collectors prefer as a sign of authenticity.
- Back: Features the iconic O-Pee-Chee bilingual back, with biographical text in both English and French. The light green card stock is clean, with no staining, ink marks, or "paper loss" commonly found on vintage backs.
Why This Card?
The 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee set is widely considered one of the most beautiful designs of the 1970s. While Topps only released 132 cards that year, O-Pee-Chee gave fans the full 264-card experience, making this Dornhoefer #202 a more desirable "high number" series card than its Topps counterpart.
The 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee set is widely considered one of the most beautiful designs of the 1970s. While Topps only released 132 cards that year, O-Pee-Chee gave fans the full 264-card experience, making this Dornhoefer #202 a more desirable "high number" series card than its Topps counterpart.
Grade Estimate
EX-MT 6 (Excellent-Mint)
A realistic raw grade based on the minor corner wear and standard OPC centering.
A realistic raw grade based on the minor corner wear and standard OPC centering.
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