1968-69 OPC/O-Pee-Chee Hockey #181 Jacques Plante (St. Louis)

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1968-69 OPC/O-Pee-Chee Hockey #181 Jacques Plante (St. Louis) Hockey cards value

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Hockey's All-Time Top 10

(List based on statistics, awards, impact & legacy)

Wayne Gretzky
"The Great One," Gretzky holds numerous NHL records.
His playmaking ability was legendary.
Career Stats: 894 goals, 1963 assists, 2857 points in 1487 games.
Awards: 9 Hart/MVP, 10 Art Ross/Leading Scorer, 4 Stanley Cups, 2 Conn Smythe/Playoff MVP.

Bobby Orr
Perhaps the greatest defenseman of all time, Orr revolutionized the position with his offensive and skating.
Career Stats: 270 goals, 645 assists, 915 points in 657 games.
Awards: 8 Norris/Best Defenseman, 3 Hart/MVP, 2 Art Ross/Leading Scorer (only defenseman ever to win), 2 Stanley Cups, 2 Conn Smythe/Playoff MVP.

Mario Lemieux
"Super Mario" possessed size, skill, and scoring ability. Career was shortened by health issues, but he was a dominant player.
Career Stats: 690 goals, 1033 assists, 1723 points in 915 games.
Awards: 3 Hart/MVP, 6 Art Ross/Leading Scorer, 2 Stanley Cups, 2 Conn Smythe/Playoff MVP.

Gordie Howe
"Mr. Hockey" Gordie Hall was known for his longevity and all-around scoring, playmaking and toughness over his FIVE DECADES in the NHL !!!
Career Stats: 801 goals, 1049 assists, 1850 points in 1767 games.
Awards: 6 Hart/MVP, 6 Art Ross/Leading Scorer, 4 Stanley Cups.

Sidney Crosby
"Sid the Kid" with his leadership, consistency and all-around skill, was the face of hockey for much of the 21st century.
Career Stats: 623 goals, 1060 assists in 1349 games .
Awards: 2 Hart/MVP, 2 Art Ross/Leading Scorer, 3 Stanley Cups, 2 Conn Smythe/Playoff MVP. 2 Olympic Gold Medals.

Alexander Ovechkin
"Ovi" is now the greatest goal-scorer of all time, breaking Wayne Gretzky's Un-Breakable career goals record.
Career Stats: They keep changing so look them up on Google.
Awards: Tons and they keep growing.

Jaromir Jagr
Known for longevity and unique playing style, he played professionally into his 50s and ranks second all-time in NHL points.
Career Stats: 766 goals, 1155 assists, 1921 points in 1733 games.
Awards: 1 Hart Trophy, 5 Art Ross/Leading Scorer, 2 Stanley Cups, 3 Lester B. Pearson Awards/Outstanding player voted by players.

Maurice Richard
"The Rocket" was one of the NHL's first superstars. Known for his passion for the game, he was first player to score 50 goals in a season.
Career Stats: 544 goals, 422 assists, 966 points in 978 games.
Awards: 1 Hart Trophy, 8 Stanley Cups.

Jean B�liveau
The Montreal Canadiens dominant center, his elegant style and leadership made him a key part of 10 Stanley Cup Champions !!!
Career Stats: 507 goals, 712 assists, 1219 points in 1125 games.
Awards: 2 Hart/MVP, 1 Art Ross/Leading Scorer, 10 Stanley Cups, 1 Conn Smythe/Playoff MVP (FIRST WINNER EVER).

Nicklas Lidstrom
With his exceptional positioning, hockey IQ and consistency, along with Bobby Orr, he was considered one of the greatest defensive players in NHL history.
Career Stats: 264 goals, 878 assists, 1142 points in 1564 games.
Awards: 7 Norris, 4 Stanley Cups, 1 Conn Smythe/Playoff MVP.

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1971-1972 Topps/O-Pee-Chee (OPC) Hockey

Topps had (132) cards in their set. O-Pee-Chee had (264) cards in their set. A bunch of superstar rookies led by Ken Dryden, Marcel Dionne, and Guy Lafleur.
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HOCKEY - TOP CAREER COACHES WINS

WINS !!! Thats what it's all about These are the "Bad Boys" of Hockey !!!

*** Hockey Trivia #1 ***
TOP 12

1. Q: What hockey team has won the most Stanley cups?
***A:: Montreal Canadians

2. Q: Who scored a record 10 hat tricks in one NHL season?
***A:: Wayne Gretzky

3. Q: What hockey speedster is nicknamed the Russian Rocket?
***A:: Pavel Bure

4. Q: What is the penalty for fighting in the NHL?
***A:: Five minutes in the penalty box

5. Q: What is the Maurice Richard Trophy?
***A:: Given to the player who scores the most goals during regular season

6. Q: Who WAS the NHL�s all-time leading goal scorer?
***A:: Wayne Gretzky

7. Q: Who was the first defensemen to win the NHL- point scoring title?
***A:: Bobby Orr

8. Q: What NHL team emerges onto the ice from the giant jaws of a sea beast ?
***A:: San Jose Sharks

9. Q: Who is the player to hold the record for most points in one game?
***A:: Darryl Sittler (10 points, in one game � 6 g, 4 a)

10 Q: Which team holds the record for most goals scored in one game?

11 Q: Which part of Bobby Orr's body gave out ending his Bruins career?
***A:: Knees

12 Q: What is Sidney Crosby�s nickname?
***A:: Sid the Kid***A:: Montreal Canadians (16 goals in 1920)

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Tobacco Cards

Starting approximately in 1886, sportscards, mostly baseball cards, were often included with tobacco products, for promotional purposes and also because the card reinforced the packaging and protected cigarettes from damage. These sports cards are referred to as tobacco cards in the baseball card hobby. Over the next few years many different companies produced baseball cards. Tobacco cards soon started to disappear as the American Tobacco Company tried to develop a monopoly by buying out other companies.

They were reintroduced in the 1900s, as American Tobacco came under pressure from antitrust action and Turkish competition. The most famous and most expensive, baseball card is the rare T206 Honus Wagner. The card exists in very limited quantities compared to others of its type because Wagner forced the card to be removed from printing. It is widely (and incorrectly) believed that Wagner did so because he refused to promote tobacco, but the true explanation lies in a dispute over compensation.

Soon other companies also began producing baseball and football cards. Sports magazines such as The Sporting News were early entries to the market. Candy manufacturers soon joined the fray and reflected a shift toward a younger target audience for cards. Caramel companies were particularly active and baseball cards were one of the first prizes to be included in Cracker Jacks. World War I soon suppressed baseball card production.