A little over 50 years ago, the World Hockey Association caused a major ripple effect within the game as it posed a major challenge to the established National Hockey League. Over the course of seven seasons, the two parties went to war with players signing huge contracts – but there was also a heavy cost for teams as some simply could not survive – including the franchise … [Read more...] about Sharks to Stags to Blades: Collecting One of the WHA’s Weirdest Franchises
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Howe About That? Houston’s Greatest Hockey Heroes on Cardboard
One of the boldest moves in sports history came 50 years ago this month as the legendary Gordie Howe came out of retirement and signed with the Houston Aeros of the upstart World Hockey Association – and brought two of his hockey-playing sons, Mark and Marty, along for the ride. While the trio ultimately enjoyed success in the new league, they also made it interesting for … [Read more...] about Howe About That? Houston’s Greatest Hockey Heroes on Cardboard
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
1977-78 O-Pee-Chee WHA Has A Difficult Legacy
Down to eight teams heading into the 1977-78 season, the World Hockey Association was on its last legs, but that did not stop them from being involved in a trading card project for the fourth straight year. The 1977-78 O-Pee-Chee WHA set marked the end of an era, whether or not collectors cared much at the time. Even now, it appears that O-Pee-Chee got a little overzealous … [Read more...] about 1977-78 O-Pee-Chee WHA Has A Difficult Legacy
In The Game Signs Gordie Howe to Autograph Deal
In The Game Trading Cards has signed Gordie Howe to a deal that will place his autographs and game-used memorabilia in its upcoming hockey card products. “It has been several years since Mr. Howe was prominently featured as part of In The Game’s products and we are incredibly pleased to be working with him once again,” said company President Dr. Brian Price. “Our working … [Read more...] about In The Game Signs Gordie Howe to Autograph Deal
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