The 1970′s were the first full decade with the NHL Amateur Draft in existence. The first overall pick is pretty much guaranteed to become a success in the National Hockey League. All ten during the 1970′s went on to NHL careers of varying lengths with varying amounts of success. All ten came from the Canadian Hockey League with seven being drafted from Ontario teams, two from the West and one from Quebec. Two players each came from the London Knights and Ottawa 67′s of the OHA.
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Rookie Cards of the 1970′s 1st Overall Draft Picks
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