Description
1971 O-Pee-Chee
#123 2nd Series Checklist (133-263) Marked Vintage Baseball (Good 2)
Secure a rare piece of Canadian hobby history with this 1971 O-Pee-Chee #123 2nd Series Checklist. While many collectors are familiar with the standard Topps issue, the O-Pee-Chee variant is a specialized find, distinguished by its vibrant yellow back and "Printed in Canada" tagline. This checklist is a window into a legendary era of baseball, cataloging cards #133 through #263, a range that features immortal Hall of Famers like Tom Seaver, Gaylord Perry, Al Kaline, and Willie Stargell.
The 1971 O-Pee-Chee set is notorious among collectors for its unforgiving black borders. These borders act as a magnet for visible wear, making any surviving copy a unique relic of the "tough to grade" vintage era. Unlike many modern cards, these checklists were actually used by kids in the 1970s to track their collections, giving this specific "marked" card an authentic, nostalgic character that reflects the true spirit of the hobby's roots.
Condition Report:
- Centering: Features reasonable centering for the 1971 OPC run, which was notoriously plagued by shifts.
- Corners & Edges: The iconic black borders show significant chipping and softening at all four corners. Visible white "snowing" is present along the top and side edges.
- Surface & Marks: This is a marked checklist. The front features purple ink "X" marks next to various player names. The back remains largely clean, highlighting the bilingual French/English text and the distinct O-Pee-Chee yellow cardstock.
- Grade Estimate: Based on the heavy ink markings and border chipping, this card is estimated at a Good 2 (GD) level.
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