Memorabilia from two of the greatest right-handed pitchers in major league history — 60 years apart — is up for grabs in the Huggins and Scott 2019 spring auction, which ends Thursday. A check signed in 1922 by Christy Mathewson and a 1982 “Tequila Sunrise” game-used autographed jersey of Nolan Ryan are the highlights in the auction, which will close beginning with the … [Read more...]
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Remembering Ted Lindsay: Seven Cards Of No. 7
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...]
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...]
Topps Made History with 1954-55 Hockey Set Despite MIA Canadian Teams
During the 1954-55 NHL season, Topps took their first attempt at producing a set of hockey cards. Never before had any sports card manufacturer mass-produced a set of hockey cards in the United States, showing again how aggressive Topps was in attempting to capture the biggest piece of the pie just two years after their 407-card baseball card set debuted. Parkhurst also … [Read more...]
