One of the most iconic hockey cards of all time is celebrating it’s 50th birthday this season. The Ken Dryden 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee and Topps rookie cards were first ripped from real wax as the sweet aroma of delicious, yet sometimes crispy, sticks of gum tingled the senses of collectors. The Dryden rookie card is widely considered the premier hockey card of the 1970s. Just … [Read more...] about Ken Dryden Rookie Card Turns 50
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1977-78 O-Pee-Chee WHA Has A Difficult Legacy
Down to eight teams heading into the 1977-78 season, the World Hockey Association was on its last legs, but that did not stop them from being involved in a trading card project for the fourth straight year. The 1977-78 O-Pee-Chee WHA set marked the end of an era, whether or not collectors cared much at the time. Even now, it appears that O-Pee-Chee got a little overzealous … [Read more...] about 1977-78 O-Pee-Chee WHA Has A Difficult Legacy
1975-76 O-Pee-Chee Hockey: Traded Cards Come Into Style
One of the greatest quirks about classic O-Pee-Chee cards regardless of sport was that the London, Ontario-based company was quick to update their cards with notations of trades or other player movement. The familiar "Now With..." notation was a part of Canadian childhood for many years as we saw many of our favorite players in their old uniforms since there was not enough time … [Read more...] about 1975-76 O-Pee-Chee Hockey: Traded Cards Come Into Style
Bobby Orr And Hall of Fame Rookies Anchor 1970-71 Topps Hockey Set
There were two new NHL teams as a new decade dawned but the size of the 1970-71 Topps hockey set remained the same. Buffalo and Vancouver were the new teams but the established stars remained the focus. Despite its relatively small size, the 132-card set includes plenty of interesting cards including several Hall of Famers and a couple of key rookie cards. 1970-71 Topps … [Read more...] about Bobby Orr And Hall of Fame Rookies Anchor 1970-71 Topps Hockey Set
1970s Hockey Cards: 10 Great Rookies
For the National Hockey League, the 1970s were marked by dominant teams and blazing superstars, as the Montreal Canadiens and their stalwart lineup took home six Stanley Cup titles during the decade, while the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers picked up two each. But the 1970s also saw the birth of new franchises and the debuts of several players who would help to shape the … [Read more...] about 1970s Hockey Cards: 10 Great Rookies