1970 O-Pee-Chee #1 Gerry Cheevers PSA 9

1970 O-Pee-Chee #1 Gerry Cheevers PSA 9 - An Incredibly Centered Copy of Legend Between the Post

Coming off a Stanley Cup-winning campaign with the Bruins, Gerry Cheevers had firmly cemented himself as one of the most unique and reliable goaltenders in the NHL. Known not just for his clutch play but for his personality, Cheevers brought a level of swagger to the crease that few had ever seen. His famous mask, adorned with hand-drawn stitches for every puck that hit him in the face, became one of hockey’s most enduring symbols. In the 1969–70 season, he posted a stellar 2.36 goals-against average and backstopped a powerhouse Boston squad to their first championship in nearly three decades.

This high-grade PSA 9 example is a superb representation of the iconic card that kicks off the 1970 O-Pee-Chee set. The borders are clean and white, the registration sharp, and the centering impressive—an important factor on a notoriously tough card that often suffers from print issues and edge chipping. As the coveted first card in the set, it carries a little extra weight in the eyes of serious collectors.

A Hall of Fame goalie, a Stanley Cup champion, and a true original—this card perfectly captures the bold spirit of Gerry Cheevers at the height of his career. A cornerstone addition to any top-tier vintage hockey collection.