1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Jim Watson #165 Buffalo Sabres

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1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Jim Watson #165 Buffalo Sabres This 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Jim Watson card captures an essential piece of expansion history for the Buffalo Sabres organization. Watson went down in team history as the man who scored the first-ever goal for the Buffalo Sabres franchise during their inaugural campaign. This card highlights his veteran presence on the blueline, carrying great historical value for anyone studying the birth and building of NHL expansion teams in the early 1970s. A look at the reveals a stable, well-preserved vintage item. The corners display minimal touches of wear, retaining an excellent shape overall. The edges are remarkably uniform with almost no visible chipping along the blue portrait frame. Front centering is slightly off towards the left border, measuring roughly 65/35. The reverse side features a completely unblemished, fully bilingual background detailing his draft acquisition from Detroit. This beautiful card commands a conservative Grade Estimate: EX 5