Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2020
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/20/2020
A tempting example of one of the most coveted hockey rookie cards of all, that of Floral, Saskatchewan native Gordon Howe, is featured in our consignor’s “Big Three” from Parkhurst’s landmark inaugural issue being offered this time around. Worthy of NM 7 status at PSA, this card #66 boasts deep original vibrant colors, with an image a tad right of center and the registration askew and is bettered by less than 10% of the over 500 Howe rookies to have been examined by PSA over the years. The star right winger's 43 goals, 43 assists and 86 points listed below his famous image produced Howe’s first of four straight NHL scoring titles and another 86 points, including 47 goals, were among Gordie's numbers the same season as his rookie cards were discovered in little Parkhurst “boxes.” The Red Wings' playoff run to the Stanley Cup in the spring of 1952 featured two four-game sweeps and has contributed to hockey observers over the years naming Howe and his '51-52 Detroit teammates as one of the most powerful teams of all-time. One of the most powerfully inspiring rookie cards of all-time will fabulously enhance your important vintage card collection.
We do not detect any scratches or other flaws in the older PSA holder.
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