In 1970, Topps released a 132 piece Hockey card set. This player card set contained not only the standard NHL hockey teams, but also players from the expansion. So, the Buffalo Sabres and the Vancouver Canucks were featured along with all the more familiar teams who had been featured in previous years. If you are a collector with the ambitious goal of collecting this set, than you are in for a real treat. The hockey cards in this set are very well done, featuring color photos of the hockey players and solid color backgrounds. The color of the background depended on what team the player played for.

The backs of this set were almost as lively and fun as the front; and featured statistics of the player from career beginning to present. There was also a brief biography of the stick player on the back of the card, which was very fun and interesting to read.

Another interesting thing about these cards is that the team name was on both the front and the back of the cards, but only the team name on the front was updated enough to show those last-minute, off season roster changes. All in all, this was a great year for Topps when it came to hockey.

Just always remember to shop around for good prices, as most of these cards are readily available. And, don’t forget your best friend, the price guide! Always check prices so that you know you are paying a fair price for the card, and not an outrageous retail mark-up.

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So, you’re a Topps hockey card fan, and you want to complete your 1958-1959 Topps hockey card set? Well, I have some information for you that you might find interesting, if not valuable in your noble search for these great hockey cards from Topps.

This set featured 66 cards. The cards featured players from Boston, New York, Detroit, and Chicago. Full cover photos of the hockey players graced the face sides of these cards, while the reverse side featured statistics. The back was also bilingual, and featured a little cartoon information section.

So, what are the cards from this set to look for? Well, there are the rookie cards, of course. Notable rookies of this set were Bobby Hull of the Chicago Black Hawks, Ken Wharram and Eddie Shack. One interesting thing about this set is that Bobby Hull’s card is especially hard to find, as his was the last card in the series, and so is subject to more wear and tear. Also, his card was known for being off center, making this card even more valuable than the others.

Another thing worth mentioning is that Norm Johnson’s Rookie card (Norm Johnson was a Boston Bruin), sells for around $30 in near mint condition, so remember that if you can pick one up for less than that, you are getting a pretty good deal. Actually, it is always a good idea to keep the price guide handy, as this way you know what they are worth, and you won’t spend more money than necessary.

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This past Sunday, Donald D. Peck, the retired President of Fleer pass away.

At the helm of Fleer, Mr. Peck challenged Topps and their monopoly on the sports card industry. The challenge went all the way to the Supreme Court in 1982 where Fleer was rejected in their challenge to publish baseball card packs. However, he found a way around the ruling and Fleer flourished providing sports cards to fan collections.

More information about the life of Donald D. Peck.

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