Monday, August 27, 2012

Gordie Drillon O-Pee-Chee Rookie Card

The last time a player from the Toronto Maple Leafs led the NHL in points, the Art Ross Trophy didn’t exist yet. It’s been over seven decades since Gordie Drillon led the league with 52 points over 48 games. Toronto has gone longer than any other active NHL team without winning an individual scoring title.

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The Last Scoring Leader From the Toronto Maple Leafs

Saturday, August 25, 2012

1961-62 Topps Rod Gilbert RC

We’ve previously featured two of three members of G.A.G. (goal a game) Line from the New York Rangers, Vic Hadfield and Jean Ratelle. Rod Gilbert was the third member of the famous line and arguably the best.

The Rod Gilbert rookie card appears as number 62 in the 1961-62 Topps set. Along with the rookie card of Jean Ratelle, Gilbert’s card is the most valuable RC in the set at $150. The 1961-62 Topps issue consists of 66 cards and is valued at $1500 for a complete collection. The only player cards more valuable than the Rangers stars belong to Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita of the Chicago Black Hawks.

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Rod Gilbert Rookie Card

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

The Most Valuable Rookie Card of the 1961-62 Topps Set

A pair of New York Rangers were at the head of the 1961-62 Topps rookie card class. Jean Ratelle, along with teammate Rod Gilbert, provide the second and third highest valued cards in the set. The Jean Ratelle rookie card appears as number 60 in the set and is valued at $150. Only Bobby Hull is valued higher, at $300. The 1961-62 Topps set consists of 66 cards and a full set is valued at $1500.

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Ratelle: Tops in 1961-62 Topps

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Rookie Card of Bruins Great Gerry Cheevers

The Phil Esposito rookie card and Gordie’s Howe’s 600 goal card lead the way for value in the 1965-66 Topps hockey card set. The next step down the ladder in the 128 card set is the rookie card of Gerry Cheevers. The Gerry Cheevers rookie card appears as number 31 in the set and is valued at $200, half that of the Esposito and Howe cards. The set consists of 128 cards and a complete set is valued at $2700.

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1965-66 Topps Gerry Cheevers Rookie Card

Friday, August 10, 2012

Richard Park Ambri-Piotta Bound

South Korean born American Richard Park has signed to play the next two seasons with Ambri Piotta of Switzerland’s National League A. The Ontario Hockey League grad is leaving the NHL to return to the league he played in in 2010-11.

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Richard Park Moves To Switzerland

The 2nd Most Valuable Rookie Card in the 1957-58 Topps Set

Norm Ullman’s rookie card came out in his third year as a member of the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League. Number 46 of the 1957-58 Topps set, the Norm Ullman rookie card, is valued at $250, the third most valuable hockey card in the set and the second most valuable rookie card.

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Norm Ullman 1957-58 Topps Rookie Card