1987 Hockey Card Appraisal

1986-87 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Card - Patrick Roy Rookie Card

This item is a vintage O-Pee-Chee hockey trading card from the 1986-87 season, specifically the highly sought-after rookie card of legendary goaltender Patrick Roy. The card measures approximately 2.5 by 3.5 inches, a standard size for sports trading cards of that era. It features a full-color action image of Patrick Roy, dressed in his iconic Montreal Canadiens red jersey with the number '33' visible on the sleeve, and wearing red and white goalie pads and mask, in front of a goal net. The image is framed by a vibrant blue border on the top, bottom, and right sides, and a bright green border on the left side, with a thin magenta line separating the image from these borders. The top left corner prominently displays 'O-Pee-Chee' in a script font. The bottom section of the card, layered over the blue border, features a pink banner with 'PATRICK ROY' in white block letters above 'MONTREAL CANADIENS' in smaller white text. To the right of the player's name is the circular Montreal Canadiens logo. The card appears to be in good overall condition for its age, though slight corner wear is discernible on the visible corners. There are no major creases or tears evident from the image, but the exact surface condition and centering would require a closer inspection. The colors remain vibrant, indicating good preservation. This card is a significant piece of hockey memorabilia, representing a key rookie card of a Hall of Fame player, and is indicative of the mass-produced sports trading card craftsmanship of the mid-1980s.