1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Gilles Marotte #151 Los Angeles Kings Hockey Card

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1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Gilles Marotte #151 Los Angeles Kings Hockey Card This standard issue sports card highlights rugged defenceman Gilles Marotte sporting the alternate captain 'A' on his golden Los Angeles Kings sweater. Marotte was widely respected across the National Hockey League as one of the hardest body-checkers of his era, bringing an intimidating physical presence to the backline of the young expansion franchise. This card is highly valued by hockey purists who appreciate the defensive stalwarts who shaped the physical identity of 1970s hockey. The reverse side features a completely bilingual profile highlighting his ironman streak where he played through all 78 games during the previous season. According to the , the card features nice surface gloss and bright colors on the front face. The corner tips show mild wear and slight rounding from years of standard album storage. Centering shows a moderate bias toward the left border but remains well within acceptable vintage boundaries. The edges demonstrate a clean factory cut with minimal chipping or silvering along the sides. The reverse side is well preserved with clear text and clean boundaries around the stats box. Grade Estimate: EX 5