Friday, June 10, 2016

Rest in Peace Mr. Hockey

Today we lost one of the game's greatest players, ambassadors and father. Gordie Howe passed away this morning at the age of 88. Words cannot express my sadness and I am just so happy to have my own special memory of meeting this legend.

Thank you Gordie for all that you have done for the game, and here are a few special cards of him from my collection.

65-66 Coca Cola
 


70-71 OPC Mr. Hockey Error (NNO)
 

79-80 OPC  (Last card from his playing days)
 

 77-78 OPC WHA (Last WHA Card)
 

An autographed handout when I saw his skate with the Thunder Bay Thunder Hawks
 
The card Bamlinden turned that signature into. 
Thanks for looking. :'(














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4 comments:

  1. shoeboxlegendsJune 10, 2016 at 12:53 PM

    Sad day for the sport, but also a time to celebrate his impressive life and career. Nice collection Dave!

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    1. Pro Set CardsJune 17, 2016 at 2:26 PM

      Can't agree more and thought of you when I heard the announcement. They did a great tribute to him and I hope he is somewhere smiling.

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  2. MarcJune 10, 2016 at 5:52 PM

    Love that Coca Cola card.

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    1. Pro Set CardsJune 17, 2016 at 2:26 PM

      Thanks Marc! Bought a Delvecchio and the seller had the Howe too and couldn't pass it up.

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