1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Ken Hodge #49 Boston Bruins NHL Hockey Card

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1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Ken Hodge #49 Boston Bruins NHL Hockey Card Celebrate one of the most explosive right wingers in Boston franchise history with this beautiful 1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Ken Hodge #49 Boston Bruins NHL Hockey Card. Skating on the legendary top line alongside center Phil Esposito, Ken Hodge used his massive physical frame, elite strength, and soft scoring hands to become a premier power forward in the National Hockey League. Hodge was a vital engine behind the powerhouse Bruins teams that brought Stanley Cup glory to Boston in 1970 and 1972, regularly eclipsing the impressive 100-point milestone during his peak offensive seasons. This vintage card displays Hodge in his signature white home Bruins sweater, framed perfectly by the iconic 1972-73 golden borders. Turning the card over reveals the coveted O-Pee-Chee bilingual back, offering fans a detailed breakdown of his scoring history and physical dimensions in English and French. The back remains completely unmarked and clean, highlighting a fascinating cartoon sketch regarding a fun hockey trivia fact. This card is a fantastic high-eye-appeal specimen. The corners are sharp with minimal signs of aging or roundness. The edges are exceptional, displaying incredibly straight cuts with virtually zero chipping or print snow along the border lines. Centering is beautifully executed, presenting a highly balanced image that sits squarely in the middle of the card stock. The card surfaces are clean, free of creases, and show excellent ink density. Grade Estimate: NR-MT 7