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1991-92 Pro Set Platinum - Marv Albert, Rangers celebrity captain

Apparently, despite all of the celebrities living in New York City, the Rangers decided to choose their play-by-play man. Sigh. If only Dancin' Larry (video) was around back then.

1991-92 Pro Set Platinum - Mister Rogers, Penguins celebrity captain

Mister Rogers' show was produced in Pittsburgh and that's where the list of reasons why he was the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrity captain ends. I was never a big fan of the guy growing up. I mean, look at him. He's all smug with his sweater and comfy shoes. What a douche.

/end unprovoked Mister Rogers verbal attack.

US Olympic Team Hall of Fame - '80 hockey team

Here's how the meeting went when deciding on the photo of this card:

"Hey, what shot should we use for the 'Miracle on Ice' card?"

"Eruzione's goal?"

"Nah"

"The celebration at the end of the game?"

"Meh"

"Jim Craig looking for his dad in the crowd?"

"*Yawn*"

"A random shot of Craig covering the puck and no visible player faces?"

"Fantastic!"

And that is why Impel is no longer making hockey-related cards.

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  1. carl_vs_mastershake
    1. Posted by carl_vs_mastershake Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:18 pm EDT

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    Roders joins a LONG line of [profane] Pittsburgh captains. PERFECT
  2. books
    2. Posted by books Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:22 pm EDT

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    Is that really an autographed rookie Mr Rogers card!!! Sweet!!!
  3. carl_vs_mastershake
    3. Posted by carl_vs_mastershake Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:18 pm EDT

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    Rogers joins a LONG line of [profane] Pittsburgh captains. PERFECT
  4. Unimpressed
    4. Posted by Unimpressed Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:10 pm EDT

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    Leahy's the douche.
    This is supposed to pass for which: journalism or entertainment?
  5. joe h
    5. Posted by joe h Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    Option C: More interesting than anything I could be doing at work right now
  6. carl_vs_mastershake
    6. Posted by carl_vs_mastershake Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:18 pm EDT

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    Stupid yahoo and censoring my cowardly vagina euphemism.
  7. Larry
    7. Posted by Larry Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:58 pm EDT

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    How can you blast Fred Rogers? That's blasphemy. All look at the smile of Marv Albert. I bet he bite his way through a hooker with those things. Oh, wait, he did that already. Well, I bet a rump roast ain't got a chance against him.
  8. HipCheckJimmy
    8. Posted by HipCheckJimmy Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:05 pm EDT

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    I have a Ron Schock Century 21 business card with an image of a Ron Schock Penguins NHL card on it. No poop. I do. And Ron's autograph on a 1986 real estate contract. Worthless, but verrry interesting.
  9. momma diesel
    9. Posted by momma diesel Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:04 pm EDT

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    Oh NHL you do so many things so badly, most of your TV deals are the equivelent of being married to a an abusive spouse, your cards of the past present and future will fare no better. A black eye indeed.
  10. Deker
    10. Posted by Deker Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:31 pm EDT

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    How dare you insult Fred Rogers. He might have seemed like a child molester but you have no proof!
  11. Hockey Blog Adventure
    11. Posted by Hockey Blog Adventure Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:01 pm EDT

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    Insulting Mr. Rogers...
    I just don't know you anymore.
    You're [familyfriendlysite]ing with my childhood, there.
  12. joe h
    12. Posted by joe h Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT

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    Hmmm, so, for some reason, Yahoo thinks I'm from Canada now. It's pretty interesting though. The NHL is first in my sports bar!
  13. JC
    13. Posted by JC Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:30 pm EDT

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    Worse yet... Craig isn't even in the shot from the USA Hockey team... I don't know who it is but he is wearing skaters skates.
  14. Whale4ever
    14. Posted by Whale4ever Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:59 pm EDT

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    Another example of Pro Set raising the bar. Did they ever turn out any turkeys?
  15. Whale4ever
    15. Posted by Whale4ever Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:59 pm EDT

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    On another note, I'm posting comment #16 and STILL no Marv Albert jokes. Are we that old? Come on, people...easier targets don't come our way that often...
  16. Runnin up on ya !
    16. Posted by Runnin up on ya ! Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:47 pm EDT

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    @ Whale
    One time i opened a pack of the Pro set platinums and the 3rd card i pulled was the Ralph Machio Islanders card. Right behind him with that come hither grin was the Marv Albert card.
    A little known fact: There was a chase card #'ed PED-69 it was a Michael Jackson Mighty Ducks team card,
  17. Fox
    17. Posted by Fox Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:24 pm EDT

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    At least Albert isn't in a garter belt and panties...with Fred around, too. I dunno about this.
    @Books: not the rookie card; I can remember him from before the need for the Grecian Formula.
    @jcembers: from the number, it's Buzz Schneider.
  18. Whale4ever
    18. Posted by Whale4ever Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:59 pm EDT

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    @Tally:
    Got it signed and framed above my bed. It's ringed by sequins (times were tough at Pro Set...no swatches for them). Ralph Macchio indeed! "I hate this place...I hate it! I wanna go home!"
    Right next to the priceless Pronger/Sanderson/Burke signed litho.
  19. Wyshynski
    19. Posted by Wyshynski Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:21 pm EDT

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    @ Unimpressed --
    It's journalism. Hardcore journalism. Woodward and Bernstein ain't got nuthin on Puck Daddy.
  20. Yvan L
    20. Posted by Yvan L Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:39 pm EDT

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    Insulting the late mister Rogers?
    Now that's really not on.
  21. Whale4ever
    21. Posted by Whale4ever Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:59 pm EDT

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    @Wyshynski:
    Hardcournalism. Wear it proud.
  22. johnsy
    22. Posted by johnsy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:36 pm EDT

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    Hey Wysh, of course you weren't a fan of Mr. Rogers...you were too busy watching teletubbies. Mr Rogers contributed a hell of a lot more to this planet you ever will - you worthless waste of flesh.
  23. Yvan L
    23. Posted by Yvan L Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:39 pm EDT

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    @johnsy : That was kind of a lame insult too. ''worthless waste of flesh''? Come on.
    Weak.
  24. save a whale eat penguins
    24. Posted by save a whale eat penguins Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:54 pm EDT

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    If Marv Albgerts was an honorary captain today would he be suited up as a player or an icegirl? Guarrenteed he would be using a WOOD stick.
  25. J.S.
    25. Posted by J.S. Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    I'd pay top dollar for that Fred Rogers card.
    $5 and a Clark bar from the 90-91 era with the Pens logo on it.

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