The best days of “The Joe” belong to history—but that doesn’t mean everything from the former home of the Detroit Red Wings is gone. Fans and collectors will have an opportunity to own a piece of the arena's history through an online memorabilia auction that begins on Saturday, Dec. 9. Joe Louis Arena was home to four Wings Stanley Cup Championships (1997, … [Read more...]
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Auction Features 1911 Indy Racing Suit, Yankee Stadium First Program, Autographs
A massive three-day sale that will feature as many as 2,000 quality, fresh-to-the-market lots in a host of categories will be held the weekend of March 1-3 by Philip Weiss Auctions, in the firm’s gallery located at #1 Neil Court in Oceanside, N.Y. While the company sells in a variety of categories, sports memorabilia will be at the forefront. A few of the expected top lots … [Read more...]
Gordie Howe to Autograph for Panini
Panini announced during the 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend in Ottawa that it has reached a multi-year trading card agreement with legendary Detroit Red Wings star Gordie Howe, arguably the greatest hockey player of all time. The new pact means Panini America will be able to include autograph and memorabilia trading cards of Howe in its officially licensed hockey products for the … [Read more...]
In The Game Signs Gordie Howe to Autograph Deal
In The Game Trading Cards has signed Gordie Howe to a deal that will place his autographs and game-used memorabilia in its upcoming hockey card products. “It has been several years since Mr. Howe was prominently featured as part of In The Game’s products and we are incredibly pleased to be working with him once again,” said company President Dr. Brian Price. “Our working … [Read more...]
Howe, Hull Headline Hollywood Hockey Signing
Hockey legends Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull will appear together at a private signing in Florida this Saturday, Dec. 10. The signing will take place at the Hollywood Collectibles store, which is located at 3311 Sheridan St. Hollywood. Howe is a 4-time Stanley Cup champion who played for a variety of teams throughout his career, including most notably the Detroit Red Wings. A … [Read more...]
2011-12 OPC Hockey Offers Playoff Beard Variations, Star Autos
With the NHL season kicking off Thursday, Upper Deck celebrated with the release of 2011-12 NHL OPC hockey. the long-time Canadian brand is back with the California card maker with the set including the usual array of stars like Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals), Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) and Steven Stamkos (Tampa Bay Lightning) along with Marquee rookies like … [Read more...]
Historic Howe Puck Won’t Be Sold
Gordie Howe still had 101 NHL goals in him--and 174 in the WHA--when he pushed the puck past Les Binkley of Pittsburgh in December of 1968 for his 700th career goal. His career wouldn't end until the dawn of the 1980s. That 700th goal was a first for hockey. Recognizing the milestone, the Detroit Red Wings saved the puck and put a gold band around it. The signatures of … [Read more...]
