Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction April 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/30/2024
Bobby Orr, the Parry Sound, Ontario native who would leave an impression on the hockey world like no other player appears here on his 1966-67 Topps rookie card as he embarked on a sensational, all-too-short ten-year run as our sport's most exciting performer. Orr’s forever-in-demand card #35 of Topps' 1966-67 issue pictures Bobby at 18 and is an absolute prerequisite to an important cardboard collection. Part of the write-up on the back reads "...certainly will become one of the future stars in the NHL. A rushing defenceman who can set up goals as well as score them." Bobby indeed went on to forge his legacy as arguably the greatest player ever to lace on a pair of skates, rendering his rookie cards coveted. A highly desirable card, this particular copy of the famed Orr rookie card has been deemed to be "AUTHENTIC" after inspection at SGC, with it being deemed that the card has had colour added to it. Appearing as though the recolouring has taken place at the base of Orr's neck, a close inspection of the surface shows a long scratch running up the left side of Orr's face as well. Also seemingly miscut at the right edge based on the differing of colour from the next card on the sheet, the image over the front of the card is seen as being a bit off-center from left-to-right and there is a bit of wear to all four (4) corners. Housed in a SGC holder that sports a couple of light scratches that are worth noting for accuracy, don't miss out on adding this one to your vintage portfolio.
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