Description
1971 O-Pee-Chee
Mike Cuellar Dave McNally Jim Perry #69 AL Pitching Leaders Baltimore Orioles (VG-EX 4)
Unlock a piece of 1970s pitching dominance! This 1971 O-Pee-Chee #69 card captures the absolute peak of American League arms, featuring a triple-threat of legends:
Mike Cuellar, Dave McNally, and Jim Perry. Whether you're a die-hard Orioles fan or a vintage set builder, this O-Pee-Chee variation is a must-have piece of Canadian hobby history.
The History:
1971 was a historic year for the Baltimore Orioles, as they became only the second team in MLB history to have four 20-game winners. This card celebrates that incredible 1970 season where Mike Cuellar and Dave McNally both notched 24 wins to lead the league, sharing the spotlight with the Twins' Jim Perry. While the American Topps version is common, this O-Pee-Chee version was printed in smaller quantities in Canada, making it significantly harder to find in mid-to-high grades.
1971 was a historic year for the Baltimore Orioles, as they became only the second team in MLB history to have four 20-game winners. This card celebrates that incredible 1970 season where Mike Cuellar and Dave McNally both notched 24 wins to lead the league, sharing the spotlight with the Twins' Jim Perry. While the American Topps version is common, this O-Pee-Chee version was printed in smaller quantities in Canada, making it significantly harder to find in mid-to-high grades.
Condition Report:
This vintage specimen is a respectable "mid-grade" survivor.
This vintage specimen is a respectable "mid-grade" survivor.
- Corners: Show visible softening and rounding, typical for the sensitive 1971 black-bordered design, but they lack the heavy layering seen in lower grades.
- Edges: Feature moderate chipping along the black borders on the front, which is the "Achilles' heel" of this set.
- Centering: Appears slightly shifted toward the bottom-right on the front, while the back is remarkably well-centered.
- Surface: The front maintains decent color and gloss for its age. The O-Pee-Chee bilingual back is clean, featuring the classic French/English text and the "Printed in Canada" distinction that collectors crave.
Grade Estimate:
This card is estimated in VG-EX 4 condition. It carries the authentic "worn" look of a card that was loved but not abused, making it an ideal "filler" or "collector grade" copy for those who want the O-Pee-Chee rarity without the four-figure price tag of a PSA 8.
This card is estimated in VG-EX 4 condition. It carries the authentic "worn" look of a card that was loved but not abused, making it an ideal "filler" or "collector grade" copy for those who want the O-Pee-Chee rarity without the four-figure price tag of a PSA 8.
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