In the world of sports, it can be difficult to separate myth from reality and over time, the myth becomes a generally accepted truth. When it comes to hockey and the Chicago Blackhawks, one of the greatest is the Curse of Muldoon – which was only lifted once the club won its first regular season title in 1966-67. As the story was originally spun by legendary Canadian … [Read more...] about Breaking Muldoon’s Curse: Collecting Cards of the 1966-67 Chicago Black Hawks
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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
50th Anniversary Of Hockey’s Greatest Series Stirs Memories Of 1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Hockey
We all have great childhood memories. And if you were interested in sports when you were a kid – chances are you were if you are reading this– you probably have some go to moments to reflect upon. Depending on how old you are, that moment may be Joe Namath leading the Jets to Super Bowl III. It may be Hank Aaron’s 715th career home run. It may be Reggie Jackson’s three home … [Read more...] about 50th Anniversary Of Hockey’s Greatest Series Stirs Memories Of 1972-73 O-Pee-Chee Hockey
Former Garden Employee’s Jersey Collection Includes Orr, Espo
A former Boston Garden employee has consigned several decades-old game-worn Boston Bruins jerseys that are part of the current Heritage Auctions catalog, including a new addition to the known number of Bobby Orr jerseys in the hobby. The six jerseys—five gamers and one game-issued experimental mesh jersey that was to have been used by Orr—are in the company’s current … [Read more...] about Former Garden Employee’s Jersey Collection Includes Orr, Espo
1975-76 O-Pee-Chee Hockey: Traded Cards Come Into Style
One of the greatest quirks about classic O-Pee-Chee cards regardless of sport was that the London, Ontario-based company was quick to update their cards with notations of trades or other player movement. The familiar "Now With..." notation was a part of Canadian childhood for many years as we saw many of our favorite players in their old uniforms since there was not enough time … [Read more...] about 1975-76 O-Pee-Chee Hockey: Traded Cards Come Into Style
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
Celebrate Hockey’s Return With 10 Great Cards
Every sport has iconic collectible cards. Basketball has the 1986-87 Michael Jordan rookie. Baseball has the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle and the T-206 Honus Wagner. Pro football has the 1935 Bronko Nagurski National Chicle card. Hockey is no different. As the puck drops for a new regular season, here is a look at 10 rare, interesting, landmark or simply fun hockey cards to … [Read more...] about Celebrate Hockey’s Return With 10 Great Cards
Esposito Selling Jerseys, Pucks, Sticks…and Cast…from Collection
Hockey great Phil Esposito is putting his personal collection of memorabilia on the auction block. The Hall of Famer has consigned dozens of pieces including game used equipment, awards, rings, autographs, artwork and even a 39-year-old leg cast from a much talked about injury he suffered during the playoffs. Legendary Auctions will feature the Esposito collection in its … [Read more...] about Esposito Selling Jerseys, Pucks, Sticks…and Cast…from Collection
Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Offers 1 Auto Per Pack
The 2009-10 NHL season may be over with the Stanley Cup now residing in Chicago, home of the victorious Blackhawks, but Upper Deck is still cranking out hockey card sets. Latest to the part is the 2009-10 Ultimate Collection Hockey product. The product guarantees at least one rookie card, one autographed card and one memorabilia card in every pack. “We just experienced one … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Offers 1 Auto Per Pack