Several items belonging to hockey legend Gordie Howe — including the last NHL game-worn jersey belonging to “Mr. Hockey” — is part of an online charity auction that ends on Nov. 25. Proceeds from the sale, hosted on the NHL Auctions site and conducted by Toronto memorabilia company Frozen Pond Inc., will support The Howe Foundation – the official charity of the late … [Read more...] about Gordie Howe’s Last Jersey, Other Milestone Items in New Charity Auction
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First O-Pee-Chee WHA Set Celebrates 50th Anniversary
There was an important anniversary in the hockey world that came along without a word. It was May 12, 1975. Fifty years ago. Gordie Howe and the Houston Aeros beat the Quebec Nordiques to win the World Hockey Association’s Avco Cup finals in a 4-0 sweep. The league seemed to be at its apex that year. There was a lot of interest from fans, especially in Canada, after … [Read more...] about First O-Pee-Chee WHA Set Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Jersey That Made Hockey History 61 Years Ago Now Up for Auction
The jersey Gordie Howe was wearing when he surpassed Maurice “Rocket” Richard to become the NHL’s all-time goals leader during the 1963-64 season is on the market. Montreal-based Classic Auctions is offering the jersey, which has been photomatched to the games in which Howe tied and broke the record of 545 goals set by the Montreal Canadiens legend. The … [Read more...] about Jersey That Made Hockey History 61 Years Ago Now Up for Auction
Hottest Alex Ovechkin Cards on eBay
He was on a tear in the early season, with an NHL-leading 15 goals in 18 games. He had five in two games before he went down with an injury but the chase to catch Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record is back on and Alex Ovechkin rookie cards are heating up.. It was a given that Ovechkin was going to break Gretzky’s record this season. Because of Ovechkin’s slow start last … [Read more...] about Hottest Alex Ovechkin Cards on eBay
Beyond Gretzky: Looking At 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards
Once again, the big story of the year in hockey cards has been the unopened case of 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee cards that went to auction last year, and then went back to auction when the original buyer backed out of the sale. The case has fueled discussions among collectors, on hobby YouTube shows and podcasts, and even among sports fans having a pint and watching Hockey Night in … [Read more...] about Beyond Gretzky: Looking At 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards
1974 WHA Canada-Soviet Summit Series Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Rick Smith reflected on the 50th anniversary of the second Canada-Soviet hockey series, which took place in the fall of 1974. Like the 1972 Summit Series, the second Canada-Soviet series was an eight-game affair with four games in Canada and then four in Moscow. The difference, however, was that the Canadian team would be comprised of WHA players and not NHL … [Read more...] about 1974 WHA Canada-Soviet Summit Series Celebrates 50th Anniversary
WHA Jerseys, Awards, Personal Items Part of Latest Howe Family Auction
Wanna buy a letter from a former president or prime minister to Gordie Howe? His medal from the 1953 NHL All-Star Game? How about his personalized Texas state license plate from his days playing for the WHA's Houston Aeros? You can--and net proceeds are going to charity. Game-used gear, awards and personal items from hockey's hockey playing Howe family … [Read more...] about WHA Jerseys, Awards, Personal Items Part of Latest Howe Family Auction
Notes: Free Money from eBay; Rare Ruth Sells; Gordie’s Old Neighbor Consigns Howe Red Wings Jersey
eBay is offering a holiday season gift to users. From now through December 28, those who buy a gift card in the amount of $100 will receive a $10 gift card free. The offer is limited to the first 120,000 customers and is only available in the U.S. The company says gift cards will be mailed within three days. You can check out the offer … [Read more...] about Notes: Free Money from eBay; Rare Ruth Sells; Gordie’s Old Neighbor Consigns Howe Red Wings Jersey
C56 Set, Lightning Cup Rings, McDavid Jersey, Rare Wrappers Among Top Sellers in Classic Sale
A 1910-11 Imperial Tobacco (C56) hockey card set, including Rookie Cards of Hall of Famers Cyclone Taylor, Newsy Lalonde and Art Ross sold for $57,660 to lead Classic Auctions’ Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction. Each card in the 36-card set was graded by PSA, mostly in the 2-5 range. A 1951-52 Parkhurst Gordie Howe rookie graded PSA 7 netted … [Read more...] about C56 Set, Lightning Cup Rings, McDavid Jersey, Rare Wrappers Among Top Sellers in Classic Sale
Howe About That? Houston’s Greatest Hockey Heroes on Cardboard
One of the boldest moves in sports history came 50 years ago this month as the legendary Gordie Howe came out of retirement and signed with the Houston Aeros of the upstart World Hockey Association – and brought two of his hockey-playing sons, Mark and Marty, along for the ride. While the trio ultimately enjoyed success in the new league, they also made it interesting for … [Read more...] about Howe About That? Houston’s Greatest Hockey Heroes on Cardboard