Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
J.C. Tremblay #252 1st All-Star Team Montreal Canadiens VG 3
Secure a piece of Montreal's dynastic blue line! This 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee #252 card celebrates the legendary Jean-Claude "J.C." Tremblay during one of his finest professional moments: his selection to the NHL’s First All-Star Team. Known as one of the greatest two-way blueliners in Canadiens history, Tremblay was a foundational piece of five Stanley Cup championships in Montreal before becoming the defensive face of the WHA.
Card & Player History
The 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee set is a vintage hockey staple, highly coveted for its classic design and the O-Pee-Chee bilingual back. This specific card honors Tremblay’s 1970-71 season, where his 11 goals and 52 assists were instrumental in Montreal's march to the Stanley Cup. His 63 points that year set a then-franchise record for points by a defenseman. Shortly after this card's release, Tremblay made waves by jumping to the Quebec Nordiques, where he continued his dominance as a two-time WHA Best Defenseman.
The 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee set is a vintage hockey staple, highly coveted for its classic design and the O-Pee-Chee bilingual back. This specific card honors Tremblay’s 1970-71 season, where his 11 goals and 52 assists were instrumental in Montreal's march to the Stanley Cup. His 63 points that year set a then-franchise record for points by a defenseman. Shortly after this card's release, Tremblay made waves by jumping to the Quebec Nordiques, where he continued his dominance as a two-time WHA Best Defenseman.
Condition Report
- Corners: All four corners show significant rounding and softening, consistent with a vintage "handled" grade.
- Edges: The edges exhibit the typical O-Pee-Chee rough-cut with light chipping and wear throughout.
- Centering: This example features respectable centering for the era, slightly shifted toward the top-right but well within acceptable vintage standards.
- Surface: There is a small horizontal crease on the front, as noted, which affects the technical grade but does not detract from the vibrant green All-Star background.
- Back: The bilingual back is well-preserved with clear, legible text in both English and French.
Grade Estimate
VG 3 (Very Good)
While the centering and colors are attractive, the visible surface crease and corner rounding place this in the "Very Good" raw category.
While the centering and colors are attractive, the visible surface crease and corner rounding place this in the "Very Good" raw category.
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