1971 O-Pee-Chee Partridge Family #23 “Relaxing Outdoors” David Cassidy Bio Back Yellow Series 1

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1971 O-Pee-Chee Partridge Family #23 "Relaxing Outdoors" David Cassidy Bio Back Yellow Series 1 Card #23 pulls David Cassidy out of the studio entirely and into a sun-drenched candid moment outdoors, wearing his signature floral-print shirt and looking every bit the early-1970s heartthrob that made teen magazines fight over cover rights. Unlike most cards in this set, "Relaxing Outdoors" carries a text-driven reverse titled "Meet David Cassidy," a short biographical blurb noting his roots as the son of Broadway actor Jack Cassidy and stepson of co-star Shirley Jones, along with details of his upbringing in New York City before the family relocated to Los Angeles, giving fans real, grounded context behind the fictional Keith Partridge character. This biographical subset within the 55-card yellow Series 1 release was a smart addition, blending puzzle-back and song-lyric cards with these more magazine-style bio cards to keep the overall set feeling varied and collectible across multiple card types. The reverse also forms part of "Puzzle No. 3," tying this card into yet another of the larger composite jigsaw images assembled across the full checklist. This is the O-Pee-Chee issue, identified by the "Ptd. in Canada" line on the lower reverse, a tougher variant to source than the standard U. S. Topps release and a nice addition for Canadian non-sport collectors. this is one of the stronger examples in this batch. The front image is sharp with excellent detail in the floral shirt pattern and natural outdoor lighting. Corners are largely tight and well-preserved, with only a small chip visible at the bottom-right tip and the faintest softening at the top-right corner, both minor. Centering is good, with balanced yellow borders on all sides and the black inner frame fully intact with no cropping. The surface shows no creases, stains, or writing, and the reverse bio text and puzzle segment are crisp and fully legible with strong contrast. Given the very light, isolated corner wear against an otherwise clean and well-centered card, a conservative raw grade of EX-MT 6 is appropriate. A standout piece for David Cassidy collectors thanks to the added biographical content on the reverse. Grade Estimate: EX-MT 6