1972 O-Pee-Chee Greg Pipes #92 Edmonton Eskimos

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1972 O-Pee-Chee Greg Pipes #92 Edmonton Eskimos Add interior dominance to your vintage CFL collection with one of the most respected tackles of his era. This 1972 O-Pee-Chee Greg Pipes #92 Edmonton Eskimos card shows Pipes in his classic Green and Gold number 61, smiling with the quiet confidence of a player who knew he owned the line of scrimmage. For fans of smash mouth football, Edmonton history, and early seventies O-Pee-Chee design, this is a must have common with star level credentials. It displays beautifully alongside other Eskimos from the set and brings instant character to any defensive front display. The 1972 O-Pee-Chee CFL issue stands as one of the most colorful and collectible Canadian football sets ever produced. Mirroring the 1972 Topps NFL look with team color borders and white outer frames, the 132 card checklist spans every franchise with player cards, Pro Action cards, and a tough checklist to finish. Edmonton is represented by the rich gold border that collectors love, paired with sharp portrait photography from Commonwealth era stadiums. Backs are fully bilingual, printed in Canada with stats, biographies, and playful cartoons that vary by position. Centering and corner quality drive value in this issue, and clean Eskimos are always in demand because the gold edges show even minor handling. Greg Pipes was far more than a set filler. As his back notes, the three year veteran rose to stardom in the CFL in 1970 when he was selected to the All Canadian and Western All Star teams as a tackle. He was widely regarded as one of the best defensive tackles in the league, combining quick feet with raw power at the point of attack. Imports who could disrupt both the run and the pass were rare, and Pipes gave Edmonton a true interior anchor. His recognition on All Star ballots placed him among the elite linemen in Canada at a time when the CFL featured outstanding American talent. This card preserves that peak moment for modern collectors who appreciate line play. Savvy buyers expect precise condition notes on fifty plus year old cardboard. corners look nicely pointed with only faint touches at the top right and lower left visible through the sleeve, edges show minimal rubbing on the gold frame with no significant chipping or white showing, and centering looks about 60/40 left to right favoring the left with top to bottom near even and all text fully clear. This is a Canadian O-Pee-Chee bilingual back with English and French biography panels and it is not a puzzle back, printed in Canada on the familiar tan cardboard. No creases, wrinkles, stains, or writing are apparent in the front and back scans. The conservative raw assessment lands in the EX to EX-MT range based on light edge age and slight off center rather than any major defect. Whether you chase All Stars, build the full 132 card run, or simply love vintage Eskimos, Pipes fits perfectly. The card will arrive securely packaged for immediate enjoyment or grading review. Secure this interior force now and celebrate an era when Edmonton toughness started up front. Grade Estimate: EX-MT 6