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...]
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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...]
Upper Deck’s Day With the Cup Inserts Offer Unexpected Chase
by Nick Younker Hockey card collectors got a little surprise this month with unannounced, special inserts into Upper Deck's 2011-12 Series One packs that feature members of the Stanley Cup winners, the Boston Bruins, celebrating their victory with the Cup in tow in various locations around the world. Upper Deck discreetly put the cards into packs, and when people started … [Read more...]
Orr’s 1976 Canada Cup Jersey Goes on Auction Block
Bobby Orr's 1976 Canada Cup jersey is about to go on the auction block. The red and white Team Canada shirt has been consigned to Classic Auctions and will be sold at auction next month. Classic didn't provide a pre-sale estimate, but it's likely the jersey will sell for deep into six figures. Last year, Classic sold Paul Henderson's Summit Series winning jersey for $1.275 … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: BBCE Promo, Stanley Cup Practice Jersey Bargains, Harwell Collection
Baseball Card Exchange and PSA have teamed up for a special promotion during this year's National Sports Collectors Convention. Collectors who love to rip vintage wax packs may really get into this one. Here's how it works: Purchase any unopened material from Baseball Card Exchange and open it at the BBCE booth. Decide which cards you would like graded on-site with … [Read more...]
