New finds certainly ring the dinner bell for the vintage collectors who are astute to the true rarities the hobby seldom reveal and what seems to be, in no timely manner. The constant quest to find market-fresh vintage cards or collectibles keeps that sometimes ambiguous word “hope” alive within all collectors. A new find by Shawn Chaulk, long-time hobbyist and most noted … [Read more...] about Oh Boy, What a Find: 1949-50 Hockey Wrappers are Simple, But Rare
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1962-63 Topps Hockey Tough To Find In High Grade
Hockey was a quirky product for Topps, ever since it debuted its first set for the 1954-55 season. But by the time the 1962-63 set was released, a pattern had emerged. Topps only had rights to produce teams from the United States, since Parkhurst held rights for the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs. For the 1960-61 set, Topps lost the Detroit Red Wings to … [Read more...] about 1962-63 Topps Hockey Tough To Find In High Grade
Great Story Behind the Rookie Card of the NHL’s First Draft Pick
Garry Monahan will always have a place in NHL history. He was the league's first selection in its first ever draft back in 1963, taken by the Montreal Canadiens as a teenager. Four years later, he made one of the shortest debuts in league history, knocked unconscious by a flying puck he'd sent to center ice just a couple of seconds earlier. You know it's not a tall tale … [Read more...] about Great Story Behind the Rookie Card of the NHL’s First Draft Pick
He Shoots, He Saves: New Book Focuses on Hockey Memorabilia
A new book brings hockey fans and collectors a taste of hockey history through its great players and NHL memorabilia. He Shoots, He Saves, written by hobbyist and author Jon Waldman looks at all types of hockey memorabilia. Chapters include information on collecting autographs, game-used equipment and game-worn memorabilia. The 272-page book features artifacts from … [Read more...] about He Shoots, He Saves: New Book Focuses on Hockey Memorabilia