Let's See Some OPC, You Hosers

[Exhibitman]

From the Great White North:

[Jim65]

I have every Mets OPC card from 1965 to 1990s. This is the last card I bought to complete the run.

[Cliff Bowman]

These are the only known OPC variations other than card stock, at least through 1985 anyway.

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman

These are the only known OPC variations known other than card stock, at least through 1985 anyway.

Cliff,

I collect Orioles cards and have two different backs for the 1969 OPC Orioles Rookies card #66. Ptd. in Canada is farther right on the top card and more left on the lower card. Since I only collect the Orioles, I'm not sure if other Rookie Stars cards have the same variation.

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Also, the 1967 OPC Checklist #62, with Frank Robinson has two different backs. The copyright symbol is under the R on one version and the T on the other. I will try and post pictures tomorrow.

[Cliff Bowman]

You're right, I forgot about that one.

[DeanH3]

That '71 Ryan is way cool. The backs on the 71's are so much better than the Topps version.

[BaltOrioles]

Originally Posted by BaltOrioles

Also, the 1967 OPC Checklist #62, with Frank Robinson has two different backs. The copyright symbol is under the R on one version and the T on the other. I will try and post pictures tomorrow.

Here is the 1967 OPC Checklist variation I mentioned last night.

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[jason.1969]

Is 1971 the first year OPC included the updated team on card fronts?

[jason.1969]

Highlight of my modest OPC collection is the full set of Hank Aaron specials, including the OPC-only versions of 3-8.

[Exhibitman]

Those are great, Jason. Not easy in good shape and centered.

[Big Red Machine]

Here are a couple of my favorites.

[jchcollins]

Not everyone likes rough cuts, but I dig them.




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[BaltOrioles]

I love the OPC cards. Growing up in Maine, we sometimes traveled over to Canada. I picked up a few cards as a kid, but at first I didn't realize there was a difference. Centering has always seemed to be an issue the the OPC sets.

1966 OPC Orioles team set with Jim Palmer rookie. I wish that OPC had included Brooks and Frank Robinson in the set.

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1966 OPC Jim Palmer

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[Exhibitman]

I love the rough cuts; that's how you know it is an OPC. Well, that plus crappy centering on nearly every card. Which makes it so fun when you find some clean, sharp, centered cards, even commons.

Meanwhile, a few more:

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Not everyone likes rough cuts, but I dig them.




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I also rather enjoy those rough cuts. Nearly impossible for card trimmers/doctors to screw with them.

[Tom S.]

Here's a few pictures of my complete 1969 OPC set in the binder. I love the magenta backs on these!

[jb67]

Great thread. Love seeing everyone's favorites. Here are a couple of my favorites.

[irv]

Is there any premium between with these OPC cards like there is with OPC VS Topps hockey cards? I believe I have a few OPC baseball cards somewhere but I'd have to hunt for them.