He has many talents on the ice but the most talked about part of David Pastrnak’s 2018-19 season might just be a piece of game-used equipment. If every picture tells a story, Pastrnak is proof that a hockey stick can do the same thing. The colorful and creative piece used by the Bruins’ right winger in their 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at Notre Dame Stadium … [Read more...]
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1963-64 Topps Hockey Set Sported Horizontal Look
Topps continued its pattern of a 66-card set for its 1963-64 hockey set. Like the previous year, the set was split among the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers as Parkhurst took care of the Leafs, Canadiens and Red Wings. It would be the last year for the split with Parkhurst exiting the hockey card market before the following season. And again, the … [Read more...]
Bruins Gamers from NHL’s China Series Hit Auction Block
There’s no Yao Ming just yet, but the NHL continues to work on growing the sport of hockey in the world’s most populated country. Now, jerseys from the league’s second ever set of pre-season games in China are up for grabs. MeiGray Auctions is offering two dozen Boston Bruins jerseys from last month’s games in an auction taking place this month. The Bruins and … [Read more...]
Normand Leveille: A Promising Career Tragically Cut Short
One of hockey's most heartbreaking tales involves the premature end to the career of Normand Leveille - a left winger who was showing potential for the Boston Bruins a little over 35 years ago. Leveille was the 14th overall pick in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft and was selected immediately before a future Hall of Famer in Al MacInnis. Coming off a breakthrough campaign where he … [Read more...]
MeiGray Auction of the Week: Bruins St. Patricks Day Warm Up Jerseys
Some celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with corned beef. Others will down a pint or three of green beer. Some collectors will be bidding on green Boston Bruins warmup jerseys. The team donned the special sweaters for their skate prior to last week’s “Irish Heritage Night” game with the Detroit Red Wings, which was won by the Bruins, 6-5 in overtime. After the game, … [Read more...]
Bruins Willie O’Ree Game Jerseys Up for Bids
Jerseys worn by the Boston Bruins when the club honored hockey pioneer Willie O’Ree earlier this season are on the auction block. MeiGray Auctions, in partnership with the team, is offering 23 game-worn sweaters carrying the special commemorative patch in an online sale. O’Ree holds a special place in hockey history as the first black player to appear in a game. The … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Card Honors Willie O’Ree
It doesn’t get the attention afforded Jackie Robinson’s MLB debut but Wednesday marked the 60th anniversary of the night Willie O’Ree broke the NHL’s color barrier. Called up from the minors to replace an injured player, O’Ree took the ice for the Boston Bruins in Montreal on January 17, 1958. Upper Deck has created a special card to commemorate the moment and … [Read more...]
Esposito Selling Jerseys, Pucks, Sticks…and Cast…from Collection
Hockey great Phil Esposito is putting his personal collection of memorabilia on the auction block. The Hall of Famer has consigned dozens of pieces including game used equipment, awards, rings, autographs, artwork and even a 39-year-old leg cast from a much talked about injury he suffered during the playoffs. Legendary Auctions will feature the Esposito collection in its … [Read more...]
Bruins Stanley Cup Game 6 Jerseys on the Block
The jerseys worn during the pivotal game six of the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals are being sold by the victorious Boston Bruins. The 5-2 Boston victory is widely regarded as the most important in the last 39 years for the Boston franchise, propelling the franchise to a game 7 road win and their first Stanley Cup win since 1972. The Bruins-MeiGray Group Game-Worn Jersey … [Read more...]
Collection of Signed Topps Baseball Sets Stands at $75,000
A massive collection of autographed Topps baseball sets has been bid up to $75,000 in Collect Auctions' current sale. The auction is live now (www.collectauctions.com), with bidding ending Dec. 1. The Topps Baseball set run from 1974-90 includes all of the cards signed by the respective players, approximately 15,000 signatures with dozens of Hall of Famers, hundreds of … [Read more...]
