Ted Lindsay’s nicknames were well-earned. He was called “Terrible Ted” for his toughness and willingness to play down and dirty. Another nickname, “Old Scarface,” was a nod toward the more than 600 stitches he took — mostly on his face — during his 17-year career. Lindsay, who died Monday at the age of 93, was a left winger for the Detroit Red Wings’ Production Line, a … [Read more...]
Collecting the Hockey Heroes of Newfoundland
The Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador is a national treasure for many reasons and the people there have a deep love for the game of hockey. However, one of their local heroes to making it all the way to the NHL is a somewhat rare feat. Luckily, though, most of them have been featured on a major issue hockey card. Newfoundland did not become a Canadian province … [Read more...]
Record Price for NM/MT Gordie Howe Rookie Card in Goldin Sale
A 1951-52 Parkhurst Gordie Howe rookie card sold for a record-smashing $51,555 in one of the hobby’s final auctions of 2017. The sale of the PSA 8 (NM/MT) card tripled the previous record of $17,700 for a card in the same grade. It was one of the featured attractions in Goldin Auctions’ Holiday sale, which closed early Sunday morning. Only three Howe … [Read more...]
1952-53 Parkhurst Hockey Set Included Better Quality; Wild Wrapper
Thanks to the rookie cards of Gordie Howe and Maurice Richard--among others--the 1951-52 Parkhurst hockey set remains one of the top releases of all time. But the company followed up that initial debut with a strong issue with its 1952-53 set. With a much improved look as well as another collection of top stars and rookies, it's one that shouldn't be overlooked. 1952-53 … [Read more...]
Gordie Howe Rookie Card Still Within Reach
The sports world lost another great one Friday with the death of ‘Mr. Hockey’ at age 88. The Gordie Howe rookie card from the 1951-52 Parkhurst set is one of the most important ever made and represents the beginning of a career that began in 1946 and didn't end until 1980. Howe appeared on Topps’ first hockey set in 1954-55 and was still active when the company … [Read more...]
Celebrate Hockey’s Return With 10 Great Cards
Every sport has iconic collectible cards. Basketball has the 1986-87 Michael Jordan rookie. Baseball has the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle and the T-206 Honus Wagner. Pro football has the 1935 Bronko Nagurski National Chicle card. Hockey is no different. As the puck drops for a new regular season, here is a look at 10 rare, interesting, landmark or simply fun hockey cards to … [Read more...]
Narrow Escape: Vintage Cards Being Sold to Aid Flood Victims
A Canadian family is hoping a decades-old collection of hockey cards can help ease at least a little of the pain of losing virtually everything they had in the historic Alberta flooding of last June. Craig James is selling a group of 56 graded 1951-52 Parkhurst cards including a Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard rookie card on behalf of his stepfather, who collected them as a child. … [Read more...]