1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Juha Widing #86 Los Angeles Kings Hockey Card

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1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Juha Widing #86 Los Angeles Kings Hockey Card Celebrate a true trailblazer of European hockey with this regular issue card featuring center Juha Widing, one of the earliest prominent European-born stars to make a major impact in the National Hockey League. Known affectionately as Whitey due to his bright blonde hair, Widing brought a sleek, skilled European flair to the Los Angeles Kings lineup that captivated fans and confused opposing defenders during his prime years in California. The back of the card features the historic O-Pee-Chee bilingual design containing English and French text, highlighting his unique status as a standout player originating from Finland. In terms of a structural , the card displays standard centering metrics with a slight horizontal shift toward the right hand border. The corners show typical vintage softening with small white touches visible at the absolute apex of each point. Edge surfaces remain consistent with original factory cutting wire characteristics, showing minor chipping along the darker perimeter lines. The back surface is clean, showing excellent contrast on the stats grid with no major print defects or factory ink smudges to report. This is a foundational card for collectors interested in the history of international players adapting to the North American game. Grade Estimate: EX 5