I was sitting on a rock along the St. Lawrence River with my little transistor radio. I had cheap rubber worms in my tackle box. Full disclosure – sometimes putting real worms on a hook made me barf. I was 10 and I had a thing about worms. A bully that lived in our little rural neighborhood made me eat one once when I was three or four. That day, listening to a Montreal … [Read more...] about 50 Years from Flyers’ Cup Win, Bernie Parent Still Appreciates His Cards and Fans
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50 Years Later: Memories of the First WHA Trading Card Set and the Deal That Gave the League Its Big Star
I cringe when I say I am going to write about what I was doing 50 years ago this week. The reason I cringe is that it was 50 years ago and it feels like it was not that long ago. I have become that old guy that I used to make fun of for saying exactly what I just did. I will be honest, though, I don’t remember every wax box I cracked open in my lifetime. But this one, 50 … [Read more...] about 50 Years Later: Memories of the First WHA Trading Card Set and the Deal That Gave the League Its Big Star
Original New England/Hartford Whalers Franchise Certificate Up for Auction
Turn up "Brass Bonanza" and grab your WHA cards. An important item from one of hockey’s favorite defunct franchises is up for auction. The original World Hockey Association franchise certificate for the New England Whalers, signed by the WHA’s prime movers – Gary Davidson, Dennis Murphy and Don Regan—is being offered by One of One Entertainment. Dated … [Read more...] about Original New England/Hartford Whalers Franchise Certificate Up for Auction
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
The Three Most Valuable Hockey Cards of the Post-War Era
by Tom Samworth What is considered the post-war era in hockey card collecting began with the 1951-52 Parkhurst series. With that set, yearly production of hockey cards has gone unbroken to this day. Before the Parkies set, hockey cards were produced on an irregular basis and the last major set came out over a decade before. Despite the attention given to the 1979-80 … [Read more...] about The Three Most Valuable Hockey Cards of the Post-War Era
WHA Card Set Raises $ for Hall of Fame
It's where Wayne Gretzky got his start as a pro. The World Hockey Association challenged the NHL in the 1970s and made some headlines along the way. Gordie Howe played in the league, along with sons Mark and Marty. Now, some 31 years after its demise, the WHA is remembered in a 10-card "Hall of Fame" set. The WHA Hall of Fame, an independent volunteer organization of … [Read more...] about WHA Card Set Raises $ for Hall of Fame