1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Pete Stemkowski #78 New York Rangers GD 2

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1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Pete Stemkowski #78 New York Rangers GD 2 This 1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Pete Stemkowski #78 is a heavily loved, honestly worn copy of the popular Rangers center, offered at a rock-bottom price for collectors who value story and set completion over pristine surfaces. Stemkowski is captured in his classic crouched road-white pose against the vivid orange background, a photograph that instantly transports the viewer back to the gritty, expansion-era NHL of the early 1970s. There is plenty of history packed into this single. Pete Stemkowski is forever remembered for his triple-overtime goal against Chicago in the 1971 playoffs, one of the most dramatic tallies in New York Rangers history, and he backed up that heroics with a long, physical, dependable career that included an earlier Stanley Cup. Winnipeg-born and tough as nails, Stemkowski remains a nostalgic fan favorite, which keeps demand steady even for lower-grade examples like this one that let newer collectors own a memorable name affordably. Like every card in the release, this is a genuine Canadian O-Pee-Chee bilingual back, with English and French biographical text, the full NHL statistical record, and the trademark OPC cartoon, the detail that distinguishes the desirable O-Pee-Chee printing from the American Topps issue. this is the roughest of the two Stemkowski singles on the sheet, showing a visible crease across the surface in addition to noticeable scratching and light diagonal surface lines over the orange background, moderate corner rounding on all four corners, and edge chipping along the tan border. Centering is acceptable, and while the photo of Stemkowski remains clear and recognizable, the crease and surface disturbances are the defining flaws and are disclosed plainly. The bilingual reverse carries age toning, a few edge nicks, and typical print wear while staying fully legible. Because of the crease combined with surface scratching, corner rounding, and edge chipping visible in the scans, a conservative raw grade estimate places this card in the Good range, an intentionally cautious call so the buyer knows exactly what they are receiving and can purchase with total confidence. This is an ideal budget filler for a 1972-73 OPC set build, a Rangers team collection, or a starter vintage stack where a strong name and authentic Canadian OPC pedigree matter more than a flawless surface. It ships carefully in a penny sleeve and top loader, ready for your binder or collection. Grade Estimate: GOOD