Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Pierre Bouchard #2 Rookie Montreal Canadiens VG-EX 4
Add a foundational piece of Montreal Canadiens history to your collection with this original 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Pierre Bouchard #2 rookie card. As the son of legendary Habs captain "Butch" Bouchard, Pierre carried on a storied family legacy on the blue line, and this debut card captures the very beginning of a career that would include five Stanley Cup championships with the NHL’s most iconic franchise.
Card History:
The 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee set is revered by vintage hockey collectors for its "puck-in-circle" design and vibrant, era-specific colors. This Pierre Bouchard rookie card is a "short print" (SP) candidate in many collector circles and remains a must-have for team set builders and rookie enthusiasts alike. Interestingly, the photo on the front actually shows Bouchard wearing teammate Guy Lafleur’s #10 jersey, making it a popular "error-style" variation for fans of trivia.
The 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee set is revered by vintage hockey collectors for its "puck-in-circle" design and vibrant, era-specific colors. This Pierre Bouchard rookie card is a "short print" (SP) candidate in many collector circles and remains a must-have for team set builders and rookie enthusiasts alike. Interestingly, the photo on the front actually shows Bouchard wearing teammate Guy Lafleur’s #10 jersey, making it a popular "error-style" variation for fans of trivia.
Player Achievements:
Pierre Bouchard was a defensive stalwart for the Canadiens' 1970s dynasty. Over his 12-season NHL career, primarily in Montreal, he was a key part of the roster during the legendary four-consecutive Cup run from 1976 to 1979. Known for his physical presence and reliable play, Bouchard's rookie card is a staple for anyone documenting the "Golden Era" of the Montreal Canadiens.
Pierre Bouchard was a defensive stalwart for the Canadiens' 1970s dynasty. Over his 12-season NHL career, primarily in Montreal, he was a key part of the roster during the legendary four-consecutive Cup run from 1976 to 1979. Known for his physical presence and reliable play, Bouchard's rookie card is a staple for anyone documenting the "Golden Era" of the Montreal Canadiens.
Condition Report:
- Corners: All four corners show visible softening and rounding, typical for ungraded vintage stock. The bottom-right corner shows the most significant wear.
- Edges: The edges show standard O-Pee-Chee "rough cut" characteristics with some minor chipping, though they remain structurally sound.
- Centering: The card is off-center with a noticeable tilt toward the top-right corner.
- Back: This is the authentic O-Pee-Chee version featuring the classic green bilingual (English and French) back, which includes the statistical record and a cartoon biography noting his relationship to Butch Bouchard.
Grade Estimate:
VG-EX 4. While the card has great eye appeal and "vibrant colors", the corner wear and centering tilt place it firmly in the Very Good-Excellent range.
VG-EX 4. While the card has great eye appeal and "vibrant colors", the corner wear and centering tilt place it firmly in the Very Good-Excellent range.
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