Up for sale is a stunning high-grade raw example of the 1976 O-Pee-Chee Kent Tekulve rookie card #112. This is the official rookie card for the Pirates' iconic sidearming reliever, famously known as "Mr. Submarine."

This card is a true condition rarity for the set and is being offered for the advanced collector who recognizes how scarce this card is in high grade.

Condition & Details:

· Brand: 1976 O-Pee-Chee (OPC)

· Player: Kent Tekulve

· Card #: 112

· Year: 1976

· Team: Pittsburgh Pirates

· Era: True rookie card (RC).

Condition Notes:

I am pricing this card as EX-NM (Excellent to Near Mint) based on its overall eye appeal. Please study the scans carefully, as they are of the exact card you will receive.

· Corners: The corners are sharp and crisp—a key strength of this card.

· Surface: Clean front and back with no creases, no pen marks, and no writing. The surface is smooth and free of paper loss or stains.

· Color/Image: The overall color and registration are excellent on both the front and back. The image of Tekulve is sharp.

· Centering: As shown in the scan, the card is slightly off-center (OC) with a mild tilt/miscut. This is the only notable flaw and is common for the era. There are no other major defects.

The Rarity Factor (Graded Population Data):

This card is significantly tougher to find in high grade than most collectors realize. According to the PSA Population Report as of March 2026:

· Total Graded: Only 6 (six) copies of this card have ever been submitted to PSA.

· PSA 10: Only 2 exist.

· PSA 9: Only 1 exists.

· PSA 8: Only 3 exist.

This means high-grade examples are genuinely scarce. While this raw copy is not professionally graded, its sharp corners and clean surfaces make it a very strong candidate for anyone looking to potentially add a rare pop-report entry to their registry set. A solid grade here would put you in an elite company of collectors.

Why You'll Want It:

This is a sharp-looking raw rookie card of a Pirates legend. For the collector who appreciates O-Pee-Chee rarities, this is an opportunity to acquire a card that is not often seen in this condition.

Shipping & Payment:

· I will ship the card securely in a penny sleeve and top loader with rigid cardboard to ensure it arrives safely.

· COMBINED SHIPPING: If you are purchasing multiple items, please do not pay right away. Request a combined invoice first, and I will update the total for you.

Please remember: I am not a professional grader. This is my honest opinion of the card's condition. I encourage you to judge based on the photos provided.

Thanks for looking and happy collecting!