The Edmonton Oilers made a habit of hoisting the Stanley Cup from 1984-1990. Now, a collection of championship rings and trophies from one of sports’ greatest dynasties leads off Classic Auctions’ Winter catalog sale. Two Oilers Stanley Cup rings and four personal trophies once presented to popular trainer Barrie Stafford are among more than 1,100 lots of historic and … [Read more...] about Oilers Stanley Cup Rings, Trophies Among Headliners at Classic Auctions
Eric Lindros
Wave of Connor Bedard-mania Spreads Through Hockey World
At one point, there were skeptics who said that the numbers and stats put up by Connor Bedard should be taken with a grain of salt. They weren't in big games. They didn't come when it mattered. On Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, that changed. Bedard delivered a spectacular performance and scored one of the most epic goals in Canadian international hockey history in overtime as Canada … [Read more...] about Wave of Connor Bedard-mania Spreads Through Hockey World
Everything’s Bigger at the Fall Sport Card Expo, Now Underway in Toronto
The Toronto Fall Sport Card Expo is underway and it is shaping up to be the biggest fall sports show in years. “Every show is getting bigger and better,” said show owner and promoter Steve Menzie. “This show is going to be bigger than the spring show.” When Menzie says bigger and better, he literally means in every way. The show was set to get underway with a preview … [Read more...] about Everything’s Bigger at the Fall Sport Card Expo, Now Underway in Toronto
Like NSCC, 1991 Toronto Expo Was Buzzing
While the collecting world is anticipating this weekend’s Fall Sport Card and Memorabilia Expo in Toronto, the excitement of the first in person Fall Expo since 2019 is overshadowing the 30th anniversary of the first Expo. In 1991, the hobby exploded, and the sports collectibles industry grew to something no one anticipated. Just a few short months before that first show, … [Read more...] about Like NSCC, 1991 Toronto Expo Was Buzzing
30 Years Later: Looking Back at 1990-91 Score Hockey
Last month, we took a look at the inaugural Upper Deck Hockey card set, which celebrated its 30th anniversary this season. Upper Deck was not the only new entry into the NHL hockey card market during the 1990-91 season. In fact, one set that was just as responsible for creating buzz, hype and explosive growth in hockey card collecting was the first Score Hockey card … [Read more...] about 30 Years Later: Looking Back at 1990-91 Score Hockey
1990-91 Rookie Card Recap: The Hockey Prospecting Market Arrives
Longtime hockey card collectors will remember the 1990-91 season as the year that the hobby boomed as three new manufacturers became licensed by the NHL and NHLPA. The arrival of Pro Set, Score, and Upper Deck was a watershed moment and produced an incredible rookie card class which is loaded up with Hall of Famers, memorable stars, infamous fighters, and more. Whether you … [Read more...] about 1990-91 Rookie Card Recap: The Hockey Prospecting Market Arrives
Babe Ruth Bat Top Seller in $1.2 Million Auction
Even on the ice, Babe Ruth memorabilia is a hot ticket item. A game-used bat by Ruth, from the 1919-1922, has been in the Hull family for years. First, it was owned by hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, and then by his son, fellow Hall of Famer Brett Hull. For hockey fans, that was a different kind of stick. But someone paid the cash to win it. Wednesday, it was the top … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Bat Top Seller in $1.2 Million Auction
Notes: Super Ball Winning Ball on Display; Mile High Auction; Lindros Selling
It looks like the game-winning football from Super Bowl 51 has been found and is already on display in Foxborough. The Hall at Patriot Place, which serves as the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, tweeted a picture of the ball Monday and indicated fans could come see it. Now on display: The game winning ball from the #Patriots record breaking comeback to defeat the … [Read more...] about Notes: Super Ball Winning Ball on Display; Mile High Auction; Lindros Selling