Pierre Pilote 1957-58 Topps Rookie Card
With Chris Chelios taking his deserved spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame this weekend, one wonders who takes the nod as the best defenseman… Read More »Pierre Pilote 1957-58 Topps Rookie Card
1950’s Hockey Cards
Hal Laycoe: The Trigger Behind the Infamous Rocket Richard Riot
Early defensive star for the Boston Bruins. Head coach in seven WHL finals. First ever head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. The trophy for the… Read More »Hal Laycoe: The Trigger Behind the Infamous Rocket Richard Riot
Eric Nesterenko 1953-54 Parkhurst Rookie Card
Eric Nesterenko started his NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs but played most of his days with the Chicago Black Hawks. He missed out… Read More »Eric Nesterenko 1953-54 Parkhurst Rookie Card
George Armstong: Toronto’s Chief
George Armstrong retired as a player in the National Hockey League after the 1970-71 season. To date, over 40 years later, he remains the player… Read More »George Armstong: Toronto’s Chief
Larry Hillman: Background Star of the 1966-67 Topps Set
Larry Hillman kind of reminds me of the Steve Buscemi of the hockey world. Hillman was never the star but he was everywhere. Six Stanley… Read More »Larry Hillman: Background Star of the 1966-67 Topps Set
Ken Wharram: In the Shadow of Hull and Mikita
Impossibly small in stature by today’s standards at 5’9″ and 155 pounds, Ken Wharram played a big role in the world of hockey for two… Read More »Ken Wharram: In the Shadow of Hull and Mikita
Nick Mickoski: NHL Hockey Player and Avowed Bachelor
I was adding some 1958-59 Topps hockey cards to the VHCR virtual collection the other day and the back of one card caught my attention.… Read More »Nick Mickoski: NHL Hockey Player and Avowed Bachelor
Red Kelly: Most Stanley Cups By A Non Montreal Canadien
More Stanley Cup rings that any National Hockey League player that did not play for the Montreal Canadiens. One of four in NHL history to… Read More »Red Kelly: Most Stanley Cups By A Non Montreal Canadien