1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Bobby Rousseau #233 New York Rangers GD 2

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1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Bobby Rousseau #233 New York Rangers GD 2 This 1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Bobby Rousseau #233 is a well-loved, honestly worn copy of one of the set's most appealing New York Rangers portraits, offered at a true budget price for the collector who wants an affordable set filler, a trade piece, or a spare for a second binder. The vibrant orange backdrop, the powder-blue Rangers jersey, and the crisp yellow nameplate still deliver the unmistakable OPC look that made this issue a nostalgic favorite for generations of hobbyists. Rousseau's résumé gives the card lasting weight far beyond a common. A dazzling Montreal Canadiens forward who won the 1962 Calder Trophy and lifted the Stanley Cup several times during the tail end of the Original Six dynasty years, he reinvented himself as a reliable veteran on the Rangers, and the reverse proudly documents his six Stanley Cup playoff goals in 1972. Cards like this connect the golden age of Montreal hockey to the fast, expanding NHL of the early seventies, which is exactly why set builders and Rangers team collectors keep coming back even for lower-grade copies. As with all cards in this release, this is a Canadian O-Pee-Chee bilingual back, featuring English and French text, the playful OPC cartoon, and the complete NHL career statistical grid, the hallmark that distinguishes the coveted O-Pee-Chee printing from the American Topps version. this example shows a visible crease affecting the surface, along with moderate corner wear including fraying and rounding at the corners, light edge chipping along the border, and honest handling wear consistent with five decades of age. Centering is reasonable front-to-back, and the image of Rousseau remains clear and recognizable, but the crease is the defining flaw and is disclosed plainly so there are no surprises. The bilingual back carries age toning, minor edge nicks, and remains fully readable. Because a crease is present in addition to the softened corners and edge chipping, a conservative raw grade estimate places this copy firmly in the Good range, an intentionally cautious and transparent call that protects the buyer and reflects exactly what the scans reveal rather than overstate the card. This is a wonderfully affordable way to own a Hall-of-Fame-level name and the authentic Canadian OPC pedigree while you hunt for an upgrade later. It ships securely in a penny sleeve and top loader, ready to slot into your 1972-73 O-Pee-Chee run, your Rangers collection, or your box of vintage keepers. Grade Estimate: GOOD