Lot 85. Scarce 1952-53 Juniors Blue Tint Partial Hockey Set of 96. A near-complete run from #1-98 missing only #64 Paille and 85 Sinden. These two cards, graded by SGC, are available below. The set consists of 182 cards. Four of the 96 cards grade nm+, 11 nm, 18 ex-m+, 14 ex-m, 12 ex+, 16 ex, 12 vg-ex, 6 vg, 2 g-vg, 1 g.
Winning Bid $267.
Lot 92. 1965-66 Coca-Cola Hockey Set of 108 Cards in 6 Panels of 18 Cards Each. The end cards of each panel have paper or glue residue or paper loss on the back. In some cases, the fronts of these cards are creased. Cards affected are Cheevers, Awrey, Edwin, Westfall and Parent for Boston, Hall and Dryden for Chicago, Crozier and Bassen for Detroit, Hodge, Lapierre and Worsley for Montreal, Giacomin, Simmons and Robert for New York and Bower and Sawchuk for Toronto. The effect on the Sawchuk card is minor. These cards aside, the panels grade: Boston ex, Chicago nm, Detroit ex+, Montreal (pencil writing on the back has been erased) ex, New York ex-m+ and Toronto ex-m+. Uncommon set.
Minimum Bid $90.
Lot 93. 1959 Sport Magazine Autographed by Hall of Fame Superstar Maurice Richard. Gorgeous, bold 10 of 10 sharpie signature that could not be improved. Below the autograph, Richard wrote the number “9” inside a circle. The legendary “Rocket” appears in an action pose on the cover of the January issue wearing his Canadiens uniform. Inside is an article by the 37-year-old veteran titled “They’ll have to force me to retire.” Richard died in 2000. The magazine is vg-ex and especially desirable because it does not have a mailing label. Wonderful example of Richard’s autograph. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $264.
Lot 379. 1980 SI “Sportsman of the Year” Issue Signed by 19 “Miracle on Ice” Players. In its Dec. 22 issue, SI honored the U.S. players and coach who upset the world in the 1980 Olympics hockey competition. Signed by all 19 players - Mike Eruzione, Jim Craig, Mark Wells, Bob Suter, Mark Johnson, Phil Verchota, Eric Strobel, Buzz Schneider, Steve Christoff, Neal Broten, Ken Morrow, etc. Vg+ to ex issue. Signatures are strong 10s. Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Winning Bid $125.
Lot 380. Signature of Bobby Carpenter, “The Can’t-Miss Kid,” on Feb. 23, 1981 SI Cover. Carpenter was the first player to go directly from a U.S. high school to the NHL. As a rookie, he scored 32 goals. In his fourth season, he scored 53 goals, the most ever by a player born in the U.S. His career spanned 1981-99. Cover only with a sharpie 10 autograph personalized “To Jerry Best Wishes.” Authenticated by Kevin Keating.
Minimum Bid $15.
