1969-1973 OPC Hockey Childhood Collection / 5 Tony Esposito RCs, 2 Ken Dryden RCs + Orr, Howe, Hull

As the sports cards hobby often seems to all about the here and now, sometimes it can be very cathartic to look at an original collection of hockey cards stored away over 50 years ago and then forgotten about! The cards in this video really represent how kids in the late 60's and early 70's collected. Nobody thought about taking care of their cards and keeping them in good shape. There was no reason to think anyone would want them once the hockey season ended! If you offered a kid in 1972, cards from the year before, they wouldn't even want them!

Our consignor, (who was the original owner of these cards), had no idea that some of these cards would one day become highly sought after and valuable. For instance, in 1969 the five (5) Tony Esposito rookie cards in his pile were just cards of Phil's younger brother! The same thing goes for the cards from 1971-72, which includes doubles of Ken Dryden‘s rookie card. Both are low grade, but that just means they were loved and appreciated at the time as was the intended purpose! I love childhood collections when nothing has been picked out!

While I love high grade near mint vintage cards, I also love low-grade vintage cards just as much! Whether you have graded cards or ones with creases, if they fit our model, we can sell them for you! If you reside in Canada, and would like to hire us to sell your collection. Please contact us through our website at aasportscards.com. #thehobby #whodoyoucollect #aasportscards