Description
1967 O-Pee-Chee
Detroit Tigers Rookie Stars #72 George Korince John Matchick Rookie Team VG-EX 4
Invest in Detroit Tigers History with this 1967 O-Pee-Chee Rookie Stars Card!
Capture a piece of Motor City baseball history with this vintage 1967 O-Pee-Chee (OPC) Detroit Tigers Rookie Stars card #72. This rare Canadian-printed variant features two promising talents: pitcher George Korince and infielder John (Tom) Matchick. While Topps cards of this era are classic, the O-Pee-Chee versions—produced in smaller quantities for the Canadian market—are increasingly sought after by serious set builders and team collectors.
Capture a piece of Motor City baseball history with this vintage 1967 O-Pee-Chee (OPC) Detroit Tigers Rookie Stars card #72. This rare Canadian-printed variant features two promising talents: pitcher George Korince and infielder John (Tom) Matchick. While Topps cards of this era are classic, the O-Pee-Chee versions—produced in smaller quantities for the Canadian market—are increasingly sought after by serious set builders and team collectors.
Player & Card History
George Korince, a towering right-hander from Ottawa, Ontario, was a "can't miss" prospect highlighted for his 183 strikeouts in the minor leagues. His counterpart, John "Tom" Matchick, would go on to become a cult hero for the Tigers. Matchick was a member of the legendary 1968 "Year of the Tiger" World Series championship team, famously hitting a walk-off home run against the Orioles that many credit as a turning point in their pennant race. This card captures them at the very beginning of their professional journeys.
George Korince, a towering right-hander from Ottawa, Ontario, was a "can't miss" prospect highlighted for his 183 strikeouts in the minor leagues. His counterpart, John "Tom" Matchick, would go on to become a cult hero for the Tigers. Matchick was a member of the legendary 1968 "Year of the Tiger" World Series championship team, famously hitting a walk-off home run against the Orioles that many credit as a turning point in their pennant race. This card captures them at the very beginning of their professional journeys.
Condition Report
- Centering: The card shows a notable shift toward the bottom right on the front, typical of the 1967 OPC production run.
- Corners: Significant wear is visible on all four corners. The top-right corner shows a small crease/peel, while the other corners exhibit softening and rounding consistent with a mid-grade vintage card.
- Edges: The edges show minor chipping and "rough cuts" often found on O-Pee-Chee stock, with one small nick on the left border.
- Surface & Back: The front surface maintains good color and registration. The back is the highlight—it is the O-Pee-Chee bilingual back with the "Printed in Canada" tagline. It is clean with no major staining or ink marks, though it shows some age-related toning.
Grade Estimate: VG-EX 4 (Realistic raw estimate due to corner wear and centering).
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