While the NHL had previously toyed with the idea of moving the then-struggling Montreal Canadiens to Cleveland in the mid-1930s, the idea never came to fruition – but the city on the shore of Lake Erie was definitely interested in the game. Locals were soon treated to a minor league team instead in the form of the AHL's Barons. The club enjoyed great success as it won nine … [Read more...] about The Hockey Card Legacy of the NHL’s Cleveland Barons
1977-78 O-Pee-Chee
Bad Rap? 1977-78 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Set Does Have Merit
The 1977-78 O-Pee-Chee set has a bit of a bad reputation with collectors thanks to a lack of big rookie cards and a somewhat unimaginative design. For decades, it has been relatively ignored and the reasons for that are certainly fair from an investment standpoint. For those that have come to love it, though, 1977-78 O-Pee-Chee can have some hidden beauty which perhaps … [Read more...] about Bad Rap? 1977-78 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Set Does Have Merit