When fans today talk about the NHL’s Original Six era, they speak highly of legends like Maurice Richard, Gordie Howe, or Jean Beliveau – but often neglect mentioning one of that time’s greatest stars – Frank Mahovlich. Today, Mahovlich hockey cards represent a chance to collect across multiple classic sets. Known as the “Big M”, Mahovlich had the size and skill which was … [Read more...] about The Big M: A Guide to Collecting Frank Mahovlich
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Steady Eddie: A Guide to the Career and Cards of Legendary Goalie Ed Giacomin
By the end of the 1964-65 season, the New York Rangers were no stranger to being out of the NHL's playoff picture as the franchise had missed the postseason for the sixth time in seven years. Despite some promising young talents like Rod Gilbert, Jean Ratelle, Vic Hadfield, and Jim Neilson, Coach Red Sullivan could not get them back to being serious contenders. In the … [Read more...] about Steady Eddie: A Guide to the Career and Cards of Legendary Goalie Ed Giacomin
Raise Your Double-Double To Toast Bobby Baun
I stood there at the Toronto Convention Centre back in 2007, chatting with Bobby Baun while he nursed a drink. It was a 40th anniversary reunion dinner for the 1967 Toronto Maple Leafs – the last Leafs team to win a Stanley Cup. They were all there. Well, most were there. Terry Sawchuk and Tim Horton had passed away, and Dave Keon refused to attend. Toronto autographed … [Read more...] about Raise Your Double-Double To Toast Bobby Baun
Minor Find of a Major Kind: 1960s Hockey Programs Held Photo Cards of Orr, Others
It’s probably fair to say that almost every collector retains at least one program in their collection, regardless of their overall hobby preferences. Unlike some collectibles, programs are sort of interactive, with a little something for everyone inside: interesting articles, unique pictures, statistics and great advertisements. Some programs are even known to … [Read more...] about Minor Find of a Major Kind: 1960s Hockey Programs Held Photo Cards of Orr, Others
Sorting Out the Early 1960s York Peanut Butter Tumblers
In 1960-61 Canada Packers Limited first hockey offering through their subsidiary brand of "York”, issued 21 peanut butter- filled glass tumblers featuring NHL players. York also released a second series of glasses dated to the following season, however, we believe the story arc may very well be adjusted along the way with a new hypothesis. So, let’s hop in the time machine, … [Read more...] about Sorting Out the Early 1960s York Peanut Butter Tumblers
10 Underrated Hockey Rookie Cards of the 1960s
The game of hockey was aiming to grow in the 1960s and as the NHL was ready to move from the Original Six era to a 12-team league. Before expansion, it was tough to crack a roster and it was tough for a special talent to make it up - even for a few games. Sometimes, these players might have found themselves a hockey card, too. However, even the stars can become forgotten … [Read more...] about 10 Underrated Hockey Rookie Cards of the 1960s
1963-64 Parkhurst Closes Chapter in Hockey Card History
Regarded by most vintage hockey card collectors to be one of the visually striking sets ever made, 1963-64 Parkhurst marked the end of the company's run of releases which captured the imagination of Canadian kids who wanted to worship their heroes and chew plenty of gum along the way. With the exception of the 1956-57 season, Parkhurst hockey cards and the closely associated … [Read more...] about 1963-64 Parkhurst Closes Chapter in Hockey Card History
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...] about Remembering Ted Lindsay: Seven Cards Of No. 7
1969-70 Topps Hockey Set Reflected NHL’s Growth
The 1960s were a time of upheaval and growth for the NHL, and the 1969-70 Topps hockey set put the finishing touches to a decade of change. Topps' wax packs now carried a few more cards but the prices in each sport had morphed from a nickel to a dime between the spring release of baseball and the fall and winter sports. Each pack contained a pair of player stamps (more … [Read more...] about 1969-70 Topps Hockey Set Reflected NHL’s Growth
1966-67 Topps Hockey Showcased Bobby Orr Rookie Card
The 1966-67 Topps hockey set used a wood-grain television design to frame color photos of the NHL’s best players. Color television was still a novelty in 1966. It was a big deal when the opening credits of a television program boasted that the show was being brought to you “in living color.” The newest and brightest star of the NHL would be the signature card in this set — … [Read more...] about 1966-67 Topps Hockey Showcased Bobby Orr Rookie Card