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
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Notes: Record for Signed 1952 Mantle Card; High-End Hoops Cards; Fanatics Auctions Return; Gordie Howe Items Sell for Charity
One of only two PSA graded 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards signed in ballpoint pen with a signature grade of 10 sold for a record $422,400 early Sunday in Love of the Game Auctions' Spring Premier. The price for broke the public auction record for a signed '52 Mantle set in January. The grade of that card was a PSA 2 while the one sold by LOTG was rated a 3. One … [Read more...] about Notes: Record for Signed 1952 Mantle Card; High-End Hoops Cards; Fanatics Auctions Return; Gordie Howe Items Sell for Charity
Gordie Howe Record Breaking Gamers, More Part of Family Foundation Auction
An auction of memorabilia from hockey’s “royal family” will raise money for charity. The Estate of Gordie Howe has provided several items from his career, with funds supporting The Howe Foundation. Sons Mark and Marty Howe have also provided items from their own collections, including rings, trophies, and personal keepsakes. Until recently, several Gordie Howe items were … [Read more...] about Gordie Howe Record Breaking Gamers, More Part of Family Foundation Auction
30 Years Ago, A Hockey Strike Was In The Cards
If you are an older hockey collector or even a fan, you might have some memories of what was happening on the ice 30 years ago in early April. Nothing. The NHL Players Association went on strike for the first time in April, 1992. They walked out immediately after the end of the regular season, putting the playoffs in jeopardy. The timing was perfect for them. The players … [Read more...] about 30 Years Ago, A Hockey Strike Was In The Cards
Tim Horton Was Hockey’s Strongest Man Before He Was Hockey’s Strongest Brand
With the delay of Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey until January, more collectors than ever have been filling their thirst for collecting hockey cards with the 2021-22 Upper Deck Tim Hortons hockey promotion. The annual set has dropped the puck on the NHL collecting season for the past several years. Packs of three cards were available for 99 cents with a drink, or $1.99 per pack … [Read more...] about Tim Horton Was Hockey’s Strongest Man Before He Was Hockey’s Strongest Brand
Notes: Brady Private Signing; Gretzky RC Offer; Gordie’s Goods, More
Tom Brady’s new autograph deal with Fanatics doesn’t mean he’s no longer doing private signings or cut ties with TriStar Productions. In fact, just days after signing a boatload of memorabilia from Fanatics, he’s signed on to autograph more memorabilia sent in by collectors and dealers…but it ain’t cheap. In fact, if you paid $1,000 for an autograph through TriStar a … [Read more...] about Notes: Brady Private Signing; Gretzky RC Offer; Gordie’s Goods, More
The Cardboard Legacy of Gordie Howe’s Goodbye Goal
Gordie Howe's final days as an NHL player saw the 52-year-old legend in a Hartford Whalers uniform and his last goal came 40 years ago this week. This monumental moment was not properly covered in the next season's hockey card sets, but there are still options out there for collectors to relive the end day of an incredible career.Gordie was already by far the NHL's all-time … [Read more...] about The Cardboard Legacy of Gordie Howe’s Goodbye Goal
2nd Gordie Howe Personal Effects Auction Underway
The second auction of items from the Gordie Howe estate is underway. NHL Auctions and hockey memorabilia seller Frozen Pond are hosting the auction of items that have been in the possession of the Howe family since the Hall of Famer’s death in 2016. The first auction took place last spring. Proceeds from the auctions will benefit The Howe … [Read more...] about 2nd Gordie Howe Personal Effects Auction Underway
Taking A Bow: 10 Key Final Cards of Hockey Legends
In the modern world of hockey card collecting, the appeal of retired players within new releases practically ensures that many of the game's greatest legends will be discovered by new generations of hobbyists. However, there was a time where retirement often meant that a last card was exactly that, and there are plenty from Parkhurst, Topps, and O-Pee-Chee that deserve a second … [Read more...] about Taking A Bow: 10 Key Final Cards of Hockey Legends
1954-55 Parkhurst: Preparing For Battle
The hockey card world was turned upside down in the mid-1950s. Canadian kids had a difficult choice to make as they could check out the new competition from Topps or stick with what they already liked with the 1954-55 Parkhurst collection. 1954-55 Parkhurst was the last set to feature all of the Original Six together in one offering. Topps made deals with the teams … [Read more...] about 1954-55 Parkhurst: Preparing For Battle