Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Rick MacLeish #207 Rookie RC Philadelphia Flyers EX 5
Own the "Broad Street Bullies" Legend: The 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Rick MacLeish Rookie Card
Step back into the gritty era of 1970s hockey with one of the most essential rookie cards of the decade. This 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Rick MacLeish rookie card features the prolific forward who would become the heartbeat of the Philadelphia Flyers' back-to-back Stanley Cup championships. MacLeish wasn't just a part of the Broad Street Bullies; he was their offensive engine, famously scoring the Cup-clinching goal in 1974 against the Boston Bruins—the very team that traded him away before his debut.
Player Legacy and Achievements
Rick MacLeish remains a titan in Flyers history, being the first player in franchise history to reach the 50-goal and 100-point milestones in a single season (1972-73). A three-time NHL All-Star, his playoff heroics are legendary; he led the entire league in postseason scoring during both the 1974 and 1975 championship runs. His wrist shot was widely considered one of the most lethal of his era, helping him amass 349 career goals and a place in the Flyers Hall of Fame.
Rick MacLeish remains a titan in Flyers history, being the first player in franchise history to reach the 50-goal and 100-point milestones in a single season (1972-73). A three-time NHL All-Star, his playoff heroics are legendary; he led the entire league in postseason scoring during both the 1974 and 1975 championship runs. His wrist shot was widely considered one of the most lethal of his era, helping him amass 349 career goals and a place in the Flyers Hall of Fame.
A True Canadian Classic
This O-Pee-Chee edition is the definitive version for serious collectors. Unlike the Topps set from the same year, which often features different stock, this OPC card boasts the iconic bilingual English/French back, a hallmark of Canadian hockey heritage. The vibrant green borders and classic 70s design make this a standout piece in any vintage hockey collection.
This O-Pee-Chee edition is the definitive version for serious collectors. Unlike the Topps set from the same year, which often features different stock, this OPC card boasts the iconic bilingual English/French back, a hallmark of Canadian hockey heritage. The vibrant green borders and classic 70s design make this a standout piece in any vintage hockey collection.
Condition Report
- Centering: Features the typical 1970s centering shift, favoring the left side on the front.
- Corners: All four corners show light to moderate softening and rounding consistent with an "Excellent" grade.
- Edges: Shows the classic O-Pee-Chee "rough cut" on the vertical edges, indicating an authentic factory cut.
- Surface: The colors remain vibrant with excellent gloss. The bilingual back is clean with no major staining or ink marks.
Grade Estimate
EX 5 (Excellent) Rationele: The card shows authentic signs of age but remains structurally sound. The rounding on the corners and the centering shift are the primary inhibitors of a higher grade, but the surface and clean back make it a very attractive "mid-grade" vintage staple.
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