Parkhurst returned for its third consecutive year with the release of its 1953-54 issue, tinkering a bit and welcoming some new faces who'd soon be famous, but keeping the look much the same as it had been a year earlier. As was the case with previous sets, the 1953-54 Parkhurst hockey set included a strong mix of key Hall of Fame rookie cards and established NHL … [Read more...]
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1952-53 Parkhurst Hockey Set Included Better Quality; Wild Wrapper
Thanks to the rookie cards of Gordie Howe and Maurice Richard--among others--the 1951-52 Parkhurst hockey set remains one of the top releases of all time. But the company followed up that initial debut with a strong issue with its 1952-53 set. With a much improved look as well as another collection of top stars and rookies, it's one that shouldn't be overlooked. 1952-53 … [Read more...]
Gordie Howe Rookie Card Still Within Reach
The sports world lost another great one Friday with the death of ‘Mr. Hockey’ at age 88. The Gordie Howe rookie card from the 1951-52 Parkhurst set is one of the most important ever made and represents the beginning of a career that began in 1946 and didn't end until 1980. Howe appeared on Topps’ first hockey set in 1954-55 and was still active when the company produced its … [Read more...]
1955-56 Parkhurst Hockey Set Shouldn’t Be Forgotten
When it comes to vintage hockey sets, the king of the post-war era is arguably the 1951-52 Parkhurst edition. With no mainstream sets in several years, the issue features recognized ‘rookie’ cards of numerous Hall of Famers and stars with the iconic Gordie Howe leading the way. One set that gets lost in the shuffle a bit is the 1955-56 Parkhurst set. Featuring 79 cards, … [Read more...]
Editor’s Blog: Vintage Hockey Theft Solved, National Guests, Autograph Specials
You may recall the story of the Michigan man who went out for dinner with his family in a bit of a hurry and forgot to lock the doors of a car that held a collection of 1950s Parkhurst hockey cards. The cards were stolen. The owner contacted police and this time, there's a happy ending--sort of. Police made an arrest in the case and according to Livingston Daily, the man … [Read more...]
