Mickey Redmond: A NHL Sniper’s Career Cut Short
When we think of NHL hockey careers cut short, names like Bill Barilko, Bobby Orr and Cam Neely come to mind. However, often overlooked is… Read More »Mickey Redmond: A NHL Sniper’s Career Cut Short
1960’s Hockey Cards
Number 66 – The Vintage Hockey Card Power Number
In the numerology of hockey cards, 66 seems to be a power number. Between the 1951-52 Parkhurst hockey card series, when hockey cards became an… Read More »Number 66 – The Vintage Hockey Card Power Number
The Top Valued Rookie Card Of The 1964-65 Topps Series? Marcel Paille!
The highest valued rookie card in the 1964-65 Topps Tallboys series? Marcel Paille of the New York Rangers! Proof that scarcity sometimes trumps star power… Read More »The Top Valued Rookie Card Of The 1964-65 Topps Series? Marcel Paille!
Rookie Cards of the 1971-72 Boston Bruins – Stanley Cup Champions
Until 2011, the last time the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup was 1971-72. The Bruins powered their way past the Toronto Maple Leafs and… Read More »Rookie Cards of the 1971-72 Boston Bruins – Stanley Cup Champions
1968-69 O-Pee-Chee Bernie Parent Rookie Card – The First Post Expansion Impact Card
1967-68 brought expansion to the NHL, doubling the league in size from six to twelve teams. In 1973-74, the Philadelphia Flyers became the first of… Read More »1968-69 O-Pee-Chee Bernie Parent Rookie Card – The First Post Expansion Impact Card
1959-60 Parkhurst #1 – Canadiens On Guard
Two free tickets to a Stanley Cup playoff game, including an all expenses paid trip for both and a dinner at a famous restaurant! In… Read More »1959-60 Parkhurst #1 – Canadiens On Guard
1966-67 Topps #35 – Bobby Orr Rookie Card
Back when I was a kid in the late 1970’s, my grandmother had one hockey card to her name and she used it as a bookmark.… Read More »1966-67 Topps #35 – Bobby Orr Rookie Card
1965-66 Coca-Cola NHL Hockey Card Set
During the NHL hockey season of 1965-66, hockey card collectors had a new product to go after. Topps was the monopoly since Parkhurst dropped off… Read More »1965-66 Coca-Cola NHL Hockey Card Set