CURT GILES
Hockey • 1981-82 O-Pee-Chee Hockey
Sport & Year
Hockey • 1981
Brand & Set
O-Pee-Chee - 1981-82 O-Pee-Chee Hockey
Card Number
#276
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
$0.25 - $1.00 (Raw); $15 - $25 (PSA 8 estimated range, though this card likely would not reach that level).
Recent Sales
Recent sales of common players from the 1981-82 O-Pee-Chee set in similar condition typically sell for under $1.00 on eBay, often in bulk lots.
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy rounding on all four corners, especially the bottom left. The bottom edge shows significant wear and fraying typical of O-Pee-Chee rough cuts but aggravated by handling. There is a possible surface crease near the top left corner and visible surface dirt/soiling on the white borders. Centering is shifted towards the bottom left.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The card is a common veteran card and the visible condition issues (soft corners, surface wear) would result in a low technical grade. The cost of grading exceeds the potential market value of the card.
Card Description
Curt Giles is depicted in his Minnesota North Stars home green jersey. The card features a green and yellow 'North Stars' header with the player name. A circular team logo is located in the bottom right corner. Giles is seen in a candid on-ice shot wearing a green helmet and sporting his trademark mustache.
Notable Features
O-Pee-Chee rough-cut edges, iconic 1980s North Stars logo design.
Authentication Notes
The card exhibits the standard print quality and cardstock texture characteristic of early 1980s O-Pee-Chee products. No signs of modern reproduction or counterfeiting are visible; the wear pattern is consistent with authentic vintage cardboard.
Scanned: 2026-07-12T19:38:34.400371