For the last few weeks, I have been thinking about all of my encounters with Bobby Hull. I thought about doing a story on his passing a couple of weeks ago, but a story would not come near sufficing the magnitude of his personality and his importance in the hockey world and specifically in the hobby. As I was writing the story on how we resurrected the Bee Hive brand at … [Read more...] about Pinnacle’s Wild Weekend: Bobby Hull, The Commish and Massive Layoffs
Ted Lindsay
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
Remembering Ted Lindsay: Seven Cards Of No. 7
Ted Lindsay’s nicknames were well-earned. He was called “Terrible Ted” for his toughness and willingness to play down and dirty. Another nickname, “Old Scarface,” was a nod toward the more than 600 stitches he took — mostly on his face — during his 17-year career. Lindsay, who died Monday at the age of 93, was a left winger for the Detroit Red Wings’ Production Line, a … [Read more...] about Remembering Ted Lindsay: Seven Cards Of No. 7