SOLD 1971 O-Pee-Chee Julian Javier #497 St. Louis Cardinals (VG 3)

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1971 O-Pee-Chee Julian Javier #497 St. Louis Cardinals (VG 3) Add a classic infielder to your collection with this rare 1971 O-Pee-Chee Julian Javier #497 card! Featuring the legendary St. Louis Cardinals second baseman in a timeless batting stance, this high-number card is part of the difficult black-bordered series. Julian Javier was a foundational piece of the 1960s Cardinals powerhouse teams, helping anchor the infield during their 1964 and 1967 World Series championship runs. A two-time All-Star, Javier was respected throughout the league for his smooth defensive range, clutch hitting, and incredible postseason durability, spanning over a decade in St. Louis. This original O-Pee-Chee variant contains the hard-to-find bilingual card back intended exclusively for Canadian markets. The reverse side sports a lively salmon-pink backdrop displaying his complete Major League batting records up to 1970. A personalized text section notes his high ranking among second basemen and his stellar defensive execution during the 1964 World Series championship campaign. This card shows characteristic wear for the demanding 1971 black-bordered set. The corners display notable touch wear and softening, while the black borders show typical chipping along the edges. The centering is shifted towards the right side on the front display. A careful review reveals a light surface wrinkle on the reverse side that does not break the front gloss completely. The card retains good color alignment and no stray pen marks. High-number O-Pee-Chee cards from 1971 are notoriously tough to track down in any condition due to limited late-series distribution. Grab this authentic bilingual piece of Cardinals history while it's available. Grade Estimate: VG 3