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1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Gilbert Perreault #246 Calder Memorial Trophy Buffalo Sabres HOF VG-EX 4
Own a piece of Buffalo Sabres history with this iconic 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Gilbert Perreault card! This #246 vintage classic commemorates Perreault's legendary rookie campaign where he secured the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s most proficient first-year player. As the first-ever draft pick for the Sabres in their 1970 inaugural season, Perreault became the cornerstone of the franchise and the leader of the famous "French Connection" line.
In his award-winning 1970-71 season, Perreault set a then-NHL rookie record with 38 goals and 72 points. This card serves as the "trophy" subset follow-up to his highly coveted 1970-71 O-Pee-Chee rookie card. For any vintage hockey card collector or Sabres fan, this is a must-have Hall of Fame entry that captures the early brilliance of one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in history.
Condition Report:
- Centering: The card features classic O-Pee-Chee centering for the era, with a noticeable shift toward the top-right on the front.
- Corners: All four corners show light to moderate rounding and touch-wear consistent with a vintage "VG-EX" grade. There are no major bends or creases visible.
- Edges: The edges display some "rough cut" characteristics typical of the 1971 O-Pee-Chee set, with minor chipping along the high-ink green borders.
- Surface: The front surface retains good color and gloss. The O-Pee-Chee bilingual back is clean, featuring both English and French text describing Perreault's transition from Junior "A" hockey to NHL stardom. No major staining or wax marks are present on the reverse.
Grade Estimate: VG-EX 4 (Realistic raw estimate based on corner wear and centering).
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