Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Pat Stapleton #258 2nd All-Star Team Chicago Blackhawks EX-MT 6
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Add a true defensive legend to your vintage hockey collection with this 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Pat Stapleton card. Highlighting his selection to the 2nd All-Star Team for the 1970-71 season, this card is a must-have for Chicago Blackhawks enthusiasts and vintage set builders alike. Stapleton, known for his incredible playmaking ability as a "rearguard," was a cornerstone of the Blackhawks' blue line during their powerhouse years in the early '70s.
Add a true defensive legend to your vintage hockey collection with this 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Pat Stapleton card. Highlighting his selection to the 2nd All-Star Team for the 1970-71 season, this card is a must-have for Chicago Blackhawks enthusiasts and vintage set builders alike. Stapleton, known for his incredible playmaking ability as a "rearguard," was a cornerstone of the Blackhawks' blue line during their powerhouse years in the early '70s.
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Card History & Achievements
This #258 card captures Pat Stapleton during his prime in Chicago. After debuting with the Boston Bruins, Stapleton truly hit his stride with the Blackhawks, becoming one of the most prolific offensive defensemen of his era. In the season prior to this card's release, he recorded an impressive 44 assists while maintaining a disciplined physical presence with only 30 penalty minutes. This card is part of the iconic 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee set, famous for its bold "hockey stick" design and notoriously difficult high-grade survival rate due to rough factory cuts.
This #258 card captures Pat Stapleton during his prime in Chicago. After debuting with the Boston Bruins, Stapleton truly hit his stride with the Blackhawks, becoming one of the most prolific offensive defensemen of his era. In the season prior to this card's release, he recorded an impressive 44 assists while maintaining a disciplined physical presence with only 30 penalty minutes. This card is part of the iconic 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee set, famous for its bold "hockey stick" design and notoriously difficult high-grade survival rate due to rough factory cuts.
Condition Report
- Corners: Overall strong for the era. The corners show very light touches and slight whitening, consistent with an EX-MT 6 grade. No major rounding or blunting is present.
- Edges: Features the classic "rough cut" edges typical of O-Pee-Chee production from this era. The edges are relatively clean with minimal chipping.
- Centering: The front shows typical O-Pee-Chee centering, slightly shifted towards the bottom-right. The back centering is notably well-balanced for this issue.
- Surface: Vibrant color and gloss on the front. The back is a clean O-Pee-Chee bilingual (English/French) version with crisp text and no signs of gum staining or major toning.
Grade Estimate
EX-MT 6 (A strong mid-to-high grade raw example with sharp appeal).
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