Hockey cards, collectibles and culture
Now that I have my write-up of the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Convention behind me, I can get back to “business as usual” on Puck Junk. This card of Allan Stanley is the 28th card in my 1963-64 Parkhurst set.
A few tiny pinholes and a slightly rough corner hardly detract from this 47-year old relic
NOTE: You might want to read Day One and Day Two first:
2010 ‘Hawks Con – Day One
2010 ‘Hawks Con – Day Two
Chicago, IL – Aug. 1, 2010
On the third day of the convention, I pretty much spent the whole time waiting in lines to get autographs.
In retrospect, I regret not going to more panel discussions.
But at the time, I was excited because I had those VIP signing session passes, which entitled me to get autographs from the best ‘Hawks players.
So, that’s how Sunday went. I waited in line, again and again and again.
I also made a few purchases, and my girlfriend interviewed several artists at the convention. Continue reading “2010 ‘Hawks Con – Day Three”
NOTE: You might want to read the Day One recap first:
2010 ‘Hawks Con – Day One
Chicago, IL – July 31, 2010
We arrived at the convention around 9:30 AM, and headed over to the autograph room to try and get wristbands. Scheduled to sign at 11 AM were Stan Mikita and Eric Daze.
It turns out that Mikita was sick, and did not attend the show over the weekend. My girlfriend and I each got a wristband for Eric Daze. Continue reading “2010 ‘Hawks Con – Day Two”
After some computer problems, then a road trip to Memphis, I am finally getting around to posting my recap of the 2010 Blackhawks Convention (“Hawks Con”).
Chicago, IL – July 30, 2010
Opening Ceremony
We arrive at ‘Hawks Con around 4:30 PM. Every year, the convention officially starts with an “Opening Ceremony” at 5:00 PM. In 2008, this was very cool, as the team announced that Jonathan Toews was appointed captain, and that number 3 was being retired to honor both Keith Magnusson and Pierre Pilote. Huge news that the die-hards like myself got to hear first. Continue reading “2010 ‘Hawks Con – Day One”
A plethora of computer problems have have kept me from posting my recap about the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Convention (aka “Hawks Con”).
Problem 1: My video editing software keeps crashing. Coincidentally, my girlfriend had the same problem with her video editing software too.
Problem 2: The flatbed scanner I ordered from NewEgg.com hasn’t arrived yet. My old scanner still works, but the scan quality sucks.
Problem 3: I’ve tried running MalwareBytes (a free malware-removal software) and my computer crashed.
Problem 4: I tried burning things to DVD–so as to free up some space on the hard drive–and that crashed my computer too.
Anyway, once I get to the bottom of these problems, expect a full day-by-day recap that will include video, scans of items I got autographed, a few cool stories and some neat purchases.
In other news, the Blackhawks signed Marty Turco, which means they won’t be re-signing Antti Niemi. They can’t afford him, since the Cup-winning goalie is set to make $2.75 million per year, thanks to his arbitration hearing.
What I don’t understand is, why did the ‘Hawks tie up $3.5 million per year re-signing defenseman Nicklas Hjalmarsson? Hjalmarsson was the 4th or 5th defender on the team, and had he gone to San Jose the Blackhawks would have had the money to re-sign Niemi AND get some compensation from the Sharks. I’d rather have a number one goalie for $2.75 mil than a 4th defender for $750,000 more. Plus, the ‘Hawks have a top defensive prospect in Nick Leddy, who left college after his freshman year to join the ‘Hawks this fall.
Jean-Claude Tremblay is the 27th card added to my 1963-64 Parkhurst set. The card is a bit off center (about 70/30), but the corners are nice and the back is clean.
I wonder if anyone ever ordered one of those Stanley Cup replicas. What was it made of, paper-mâché?