In the world of sports, it can be difficult to separate myth from reality and over time, the myth becomes a generally accepted truth. When it comes to hockey and the Chicago Blackhawks, one of the greatest is the Curse of Muldoon – which was only lifted once the club won its first regular season title in 1966-67. As the story was originally spun by legendary Canadian … [Read more...] about Breaking Muldoon’s Curse: Collecting Cards of the 1966-67 Chicago Black Hawks
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Oilers Stanley Cup Rings, Trophies Among Headliners at Classic Auctions
The Edmonton Oilers made a habit of hoisting the Stanley Cup from 1984-1990. Now, a collection of championship rings and trophies from one of sports’ greatest dynasties leads off Classic Auctions’ Winter catalog sale. Two Oilers Stanley Cup rings and four personal trophies once presented to popular trainer Barrie Stafford are among more than 1,100 lots of historic and … [Read more...] about Oilers Stanley Cup Rings, Trophies Among Headliners at Classic Auctions
Championship Rings, Vintage Cards, Game Jerseys Among 1,000+ Lots in Classic Auctions Catalog
Ray Nitschke’s Super Bowl I ring leads off the final major catalog sale of 2022 for Classic Auctions. The Hall of Fame linebacker’s 14k gold and diamond ring is being offered 56 seasons after the Green Bay Packers kicked off a new era in pro football with a 35-10 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Los Angeles in January of 1967. The ring is expected to fetch a … [Read more...] about Championship Rings, Vintage Cards, Game Jerseys Among 1,000+ Lots in Classic Auctions Catalog
Notes: USA Test Orr Brings $57,853; Cleveland Area Show Set; Fake Rings Seized by CBP
A recently-graded 1966-67 Topps USA Test Bobby Orr card was auctioned for $57,853 Monday night. Given an 8.5 rating by PSA, the card sold on eBay. It’s one of fewer than 100 ever graded by PSA and among the top known examples. Earlier this year, Lelands sold a PSA 9 copy of the same card for just over $204,000, which made it the second highest priced hockey card … [Read more...] about Notes: USA Test Orr Brings $57,853; Cleveland Area Show Set; Fake Rings Seized by CBP
DiMaggio Uniform, Orr ‘Test’ Rookie Card Among Top Items in Lelands Auction
One of Joe DiMaggio’s last game-worn uniforms and the lone Bobby Orr 1966 Topps USA Test #35 graded PSA Mint 9 are among the headliners in the Lelands Winter 2019 Classic Auction. Lelands says research shows DiMaggio wore the uniform for two of his home runs during the 1950 championship season, including his first that year. The company says photos from six different … [Read more...] about DiMaggio Uniform, Orr ‘Test’ Rookie Card Among Top Items in Lelands Auction
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