The 1970s were wild days in the hockey world as the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association fought for the hearts of fans and revolutionized the game itself. Teams on both sides would move or fold and legends were born, but the story of the little-known Ottawa Civics is one which may be among the craziest - and it still leaves collectors scratching their … [Read more...]
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Cartes de Baseball: Collecting the Original Montreal Expos
Major League Baseball stepped outside of America's borders as part of its expansion plans in the late 1960s and the Montreal Expos came into existence along with the San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, and the ill-fated Seattle Pilots. Topps was on top of getting fans in most of these markets cards featuring players from the new teams into their flagship 1969 set, but … [Read more...]
Fred Sasakamoose: One-Card Wonder
In the days before the hobby boomed, there were plenty of hockey players who made it into just a single card set. More often than not, their names are often lost to history and modern collectors simply grab their vintage cardboard in order to fill a set without considering how they ended up with their pictures wrapped up in wax paper along with a slab of gum. Fred Sasakamoose … [Read more...]
1991-92 Rookie Card Recap: Prospects Gone Wild!
Hockey cards went mainstream during the 1990-91 season, but manufacturers were looking to sustain the effects of the hobby boom in 1991-92 and dug deeper to compete for collector attention and dollars. Naturally, this meant getting every possible rookie card into their releases and those that were collecting at the time had plenty of options to consider when breaking boxes … [Read more...]
10 Underrated 1970s O-Pee-Chee and Topps Hockey Rookie Cards
The 1970s were a fantastic era to be a hockey collector as countless young people on both sides of the border were able to crack open packs each year and chew tons of gum. While not everyone kept their cards and may even have a few cavities to remind them of this time, those that still collect today may want to consider looking at grabbing some rookie cards from O-Pee-Chee and … [Read more...]
Javier Baez Rookie Cards Appear to Be Solid Long-Term Play
He belted a game-winning home run in his first big league game back in 2014 and since that time, he's developed into one of baseball's best players. There's no doubt this native of Puerto Rico is a big deal to Cubs fans but Javy Baez rookie cards and pre-rookie issues have also become a hobby favorite. Here's a breakdown of some of his most popular issues … [Read more...]
Hockey Card Stories 2 a Fitting Sequel
There are few trading card products today that generate a second series outside of the rare flagship brand, but the idea was certainly popular in the hobby for decades. Having a set released through small installments kept kids interested for the next one. In the case of Ken Reid's hit 2014 book Hockey Card Stories, the sequel, dubbed Hockey Card Stories 2, is now on store … [Read more...]
He’s Back: Your Guide to Collecting J.J. Watt Rookie Cards
After two seasons of missing the majority of the action, J.J. Watt has returned to the gridiron with the Houston Texans. Collectors love a good comeback story and if he returns to his earlier form – his cards may be poised for a surge in popularity and price. The 11th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, Watt is a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year. A dominant force … [Read more...]
1989-90 O-Pee-Chee: Prelude to the Boom
For hockey card collectors, the 1989-90 O-Pee-Chee release was the end of the innocence as it marked the end of a 25-year stranglehold on the market. Less than a year later, there would be three more manufacturers entering the fray and the hobby boomed to a level previously unheard of. After four straight years of sets consisting of 264 cards, O-Pee-Chee decided to balloon … [Read more...]
2018-19 Black Diamond Hockey to Offer a New Look
For over two decades, Upper Deck has been the home of one of the hobby's most visually striking brands. The release of 2018-19 Black Diamond continues the tradition later this year. Each pack will contain five hits in addition to a bonus pack which has a 2018-19 Upper Deck Exquisite card. This time around, there is a redesigned Black Diamond base set of 50 cards. … [Read more...]
