A large auction of items from the estate of Mr. Hockey are now on the block in an auction that will raise money for charity. Over 140 items are listed in the “Personal Effects of Gordie Howe Auction,” which is being conducted through Frozen Pond Inc. They include seats from Olympia Stadium, commemorative jerseys he wore during special events, autographed hockey items … [Read more...] about Gordie Howe “Personal Effects” Auction to Raise Money for Late HOFer’s Foundation
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1963-64 Parkhurst Closes Chapter in Hockey Card History
Regarded by most vintage hockey card collectors to be one of the visually striking sets ever made, 1963-64 Parkhurst marked the end of the company's run of releases which captured the imagination of Canadian kids who wanted to worship their heroes and chew plenty of gum along the way. With the exception of the 1956-57 season, Parkhurst hockey cards and the closely associated … [Read more...] about 1963-64 Parkhurst Closes Chapter in Hockey Card History
1979-80 Topps Hockey Ushered In New Era
It was the first Topps hockey card set to feature The Great One, and the final one to include Mr. Hockey. In some ways, the 1979-80 Topps set ushered in the modern era of National Hockey League cards. Wayne Gretzky’s rookie card (No. 18) is the key card in the set, and the 264-card product is the final main run appearance of Gordie Howe (No. 175). Even the design signaled … [Read more...] about 1979-80 Topps Hockey Ushered In New Era
1969-70 Topps Hockey Set Reflected NHL’s Growth
The 1960s were a time of upheaval and growth for the NHL, and the 1969-70 Topps hockey set put the finishing touches to a decade of change. Topps' wax packs now carried a few more cards but the prices in each sport had morphed from a nickel to a dime between the spring release of baseball and the fall and winter sports. Each pack contained a pair of player stamps (more … [Read more...] about 1969-70 Topps Hockey Set Reflected NHL’s Growth
1966-67 Topps Hockey Showcased Bobby Orr Rookie Card
The 1966-67 Topps hockey set used a wood-grain television design to frame color photos of the NHL’s best players. Color television was still a novelty in 1966. It was a big deal when the opening credits of a television program boasted that the show was being brought to you “in living color.” The newest and brightest star of the NHL would be the signature card in this set — … [Read more...] about 1966-67 Topps Hockey Showcased Bobby Orr Rookie Card
1963-64 Topps Hockey Set Sported Horizontal Look
Topps continued its pattern of a 66-card set for its 1963-64 hockey set. Like the previous year, the set was split among the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers as Parkhurst took care of the Leafs, Canadiens and Red Wings. It would be the last year for the split with Parkhurst exiting the hockey card market before the following season. And again, the … [Read more...] about 1963-64 Topps Hockey Set Sported Horizontal Look
1968-69 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Set an Important Issue
2018 will mark the 50th anniversary of the landmark 1968-69 O-Pee-Chee hockey card set. The issue featured an innovative design, a key rookie card, and plenty of stars. It was also the largest hockey set issued to that date. Here's a closer look at what became the first modern O-Pee-Chee issue. 1968-69 O-Pee-Chee Basics Working closely with American brand Topps, … [Read more...] about 1968-69 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Set an Important Issue
Howe Parkhurst Hockey Photo at Auction
Expansion had yet to arrive and players on the “Original Six” NHL teams were familiar to fans but none were more famous than Mr. Hockey in the early 1960s. Gordie Howe’s career began just after World War II and lasted until he was in his 50s, playing in the World Hockey Association. His 32-year-career included 25 with the Detroit Red Wings where he played on 23 … [Read more...] about Howe Parkhurst Hockey Photo at Auction
1957-58 Topps Hockey Set Marked Company’s Return to NHL Cards
The 1957-58 Topps hockey set marked the company’s return to the sport after a two-year break that followed the 1954-55 debut set. Topps must have felt pretty optimistic about the sports bubble gum business at the time, because it also produced its first basketball card set that winter. 1957-58 Topps Hockey Basics The set consists of 66 cards representing only … [Read more...] about 1957-58 Topps Hockey Set Marked Company’s Return to NHL Cards
Photo of the Day: ‘Best Hockey Image of All-Time’?
Gordie Howe's name is all over the National Hockey League record book, mostly for all of the goals he scored in his long career. Gordie, though, was also known as a guy who didn't shy away from contact on the ice. Howe used his stick for reasons that had nothing directly to do with shooting the puck into the net and he wasn't afraid to apply a hard check when … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: ‘Best Hockey Image of All-Time’?