Portrait of Canadian professional ice hockey player defenseman Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins at the ready on the ice with stick, skates, and gloves, 1966. Orr played with the Bruins from 1966 to 1976 and then for the Chicago Blackhawks until 1979. This photo is probably from his first few days with the Bruins as he is wearing jersey #27 and gloves #37 yet went on to play as #4.

Rare Bobby Orr rookie card up for auction

7 years ago
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A highly coveted Bobby Orr rookie card has hit the auction block.

The 1966 Topps USA Test #35 PSA Mint 9 card is being sold by Lelands as part of its 2019 Winter Classic auction, with bidding already at $79,314.

(Photos courtesy: Lelands)

Topps released a limited number of these test cards to the California market following the 1967 NHL expansion, making them "extremely scarce," according to Lelands.

Bidding on the Orr card closes Feb. 1.

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