Description
1971-72 O-Pee-Chee
Simon Nolet #206 Philadelphia Flyers EX-MT 6
Add a "booming slap shot" to your collection with this vintage 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Simon Nolet!
This original #206 card captures Simon Nolet during a pivotal era for the Philadelphia Flyers. Just a few seasons before the Broad Street Bullies would claim back-to-back Stanley Cups, Nolet was a consistent offensive threat, notably scoring 22 goals in the 1969-70 season. His career reached new heights as a key member of the Flyers' 1974 Stanley Cup-winning squad, and he later made history as the first captain and first-ever goal scorer for the Kansas City Scouts.
The 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee Simon Nolet is a must-have for Flyers completists and vintage hockey enthusiasts. This specific O-Pee-Chee version features the iconic horizontal back with a bilingual biography in both English and French—a distinctive trait that sets it apart from its Topps counterpart. The back also showcases a charming cartoon illustrating Nolet's powerful slapshot, which was a hallmark of his game.
Condition Report:
- Corners: Overall strong for the era. The bottom-right corner shows very slight softening, while the other three remain relatively sharp with minimal wear.
- Edges: Features the classic "rough cut" common in 1970s O-Pee-Chee production. No significant chipping or major dings are present along the borders.
- Centering: Shifted toward the top-left on the front. The back is reasonably well-centered for this particular set, which is known for its centering challenges.
- Surface: Great color and gloss. The front surface is clean with no visible creases, staining, or wax residue.
Grade Estimate:
EX-MT 6 (Realistic raw estimate). While the corners and surface are high-quality, the top-left centering prevents a higher "Near Mint" designation.
EX-MT 6 (Realistic raw estimate). While the corners and surface are high-quality, the top-left centering prevents a higher "Near Mint" designation.
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