Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction Spring 2025
Terry Sawchuk is widely regarded as one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history, setting the
standard for excellence between the pipes. Bursting onto the scene with the Detroit Red Wings
in 1950, Sawchuk won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie after recording an astonishing
11 shutouts and a 1.99 goals-against average. His immediate impact helped lead the Red
Wings to three Stanley Cups in his first five seasons (1952, 1954, and 1955). Known for his
fearless and acrobatic style, Sawchuk revolutionized the goaltending position with his quick
reflexes and unyielding competitiveness. Sawchuk’s legendary career included 447
regular-season wins, a record 103 shutouts, and four Vezina Trophies. His 103 shutouts stood
as the all-time record for over three decades, and he was the last goalie to win the Stanley Cup
without wearing a mask. After his dominant run with the Red Wings, Sawchuk played for several
teams, most notably the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he backstopped them to a Stanley Cup
victory in 1967—the franchise’s last championship to date. Sawchuk’s toughness and resilience
defined his career, often playing through injury while maintaining elite performance. Inducted
into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1971, his legacy as a pioneer and warrior remains unmatched.
This Terry Sawchuk rookie card, graded PSA NM+ 7.5, is one of just 12 at this grade, with only 76
graded higher out of 591 submissions. The treasure is housed in a PSA holder that remains in
excellent condition—a premier piece of hockey history for any serious collector.
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