1971 O-Pee-Chee Ted Page #59 Edmonton Eskimos CFL

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1971 O-Pee-Chee Ted Page #59 Edmonton Eskimos CFL This 1971 O-Pee-Chee Ted Page card, number 59, offers collectors a veteran Edmonton Eskimos linebacker whose career path reflects the travel and toughness of classic CFL football. Page appears in a green Edmonton jersey with gold shoulder accents, making this card immediately distinct from the Calgary-dominated group and valuable for anyone building the full Western Conference picture. The bilingual reverse lists him as a non-import at 5 feet 10 and 185 pounds out of Los Angeles State College and notes that he had played for both the Alouettes and the Tiger-Cats before joining the Eskimos after 10 outstanding CFL seasons. That experience alone makes the card a useful piece of league history, but the back adds another strong detail: Page led the CFL in punt returns in 1963 and 1964. In that era, linebackers and return men often had to absorb heavy contact while handling field-position duties, so his dual role highlights the physical nature of three-down football. The cartoon panel reinforces his travels by showing him with references to Montreal and Hamilton, while the biography emphasizes his reputation as a durable special-teams performer. For an Edmonton collector, this card represents an experienced leader brought into the Eskimos organization. For a broader CFL collector, it connects the Alouettes, Tiger-Cats, and Eskimos in a single vintage issue. This is the standard Canadian O-Pee-Chee bilingual English and French card back, printed in Canada, not a puzzle back. The front shows modest rounding on all four corners, with the top-left tip receiving the most noticeable contact, and the red border has minor edge nicks rather than heavy chipping; the photo is centered near 50/50 top to bottom and only slightly toward the right, while the reverse shows matching corner wear and a few small age specks but no paper loss. No creases, wrinkles, or writing are visible, and the surface remains structurally sound. A conservative EX 5 grade is appropriate because the card displays well and has no major damage, but the rounded corners and edge contact keep it below Excellent-Mint. It is an attractive vintage example for an Edmonton Eskimos collection, a CFL special-teams theme, or anyone searching for 1971 O-Pee-Chee Ted Page #59 Edmonton Eskimos CFL. Grade Estimate: EX 5