1972 O-Pee-Chee Dave Gasser #94 Edmonton Eskimos

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1972 O-Pee-Chee Dave Gasser #94 Edmonton Eskimos Every great defense needs a fast and fearless linebacker, and this classic delivers exactly that. This 1972 O-Pee-Chee Dave Gasser #94 Edmonton Eskimos card features Gasser in his number 65 jersey against the warm tones of an old CFL stadium, a pure early seventies time capsule. Edmonton collectors love the gold bordered Eskimos for their strong eye appeal, and linebacker cards remain popular with both team collectors and defensive set builders. If you are assembling the Green and Gold run from 1972, this is a key piece to check off in presentable raw condition. The story of the set adds to the appeal. Released in 1972 by O-Pee-Chee in Canada, this CFL collection parallels the beloved Topps football design of the same year while standing apart with smaller print runs and bilingual backs. The full checklist includes 13 players per team across nine clubs plus action cards and a checklist, with Joe Theismanns rookie as the headliner. Eskimos cards pair a mustard gold interior frame with a thin white outer border, a combination that shows wear easily and rewards well preserved copies. The backs include height, weight, import status, school, a cartoon vignette, and a bilingual writeup, all printed in Canada on sturdy brown stock. Finding examples with bright fronts and legible backs is increasingly rewarding. Dave Gasser made his mark as an aggressive and quick defender who became one of the keys in the Green and Gold defence in 1970 and 1971. His card back proudly notes selection as linebacker on the Western All Star Team, recognition that reflected his sideline to sideline range and sure tackling. At six foot one and 225 pounds out of a major American college program, he brought ideal size and speed for the wide open Canadian game. Eskimos fans from the era remember a defense that set the tone for a franchise soon to become a Grey Cup machine. Owning his card connects you directly to that rise. Honest grading matters and this first copy in the sheet presents well. corners appear lightly touched with the top right showing a pinpoint of white and the other corners looking square in the holder, edges exhibit only light age along the gold with no heavy chipping or tears, and centering is pleasing at roughly 55/45 both ways with the photo well framed and the red nameplate fully readable. This is a Canadian O-Pee-Chee bilingual back with English and French text and it is not a puzzle back, showing clean blue and green panels with no major staining. No creases, wrinkles, or ink marks are visible in the images. The conservative raw assessment points to the EX to EX-MT range due to minor corner age consistent with normal handling. Team collectors, linebacker fans, and 1972 OPC builders will all appreciate this addition. It is ready for a sleeve, a team page, or a future grading attempt. Add it to your collection today and enjoy a sharp slice of Eskimos defensive history. Grade Estimate: EX-MT 6