This is a special logo of one of the National Hockey League’s “original six” franchises, the Boston Bruins, who are currently competing in the Stanley Cup Finals. It signifies the 25th anniversary of the team – in 1949. The team’s original colors were brown and yellow, patterned after owner Charles Adams’ grocery store chain colors, and was changed … Read More
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Classic Sports Card of The Day
Courtesy of www.CheckOutMyCards.com , a 1985 Opeechee hockey card of former NHL player Ray Sheppard, who played 14 years in the league. He started his career with the Buffalo Sabres but played for 6 different teams , and was known as a “sniper”, a guy with a knack for scoring goals. His best season stastically … Read More
NFL – “Informal” Player Workouts
News came out this week that the Buffalo Bills’ players, in the midst of the current lockout, are holding “informal” workouts in the area to get some semblance of normalcy in their routine. This is the time of year when minicamps would be in full swing, and it’s great to see that the players are … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of the Las Vegas Locomotives, who play in the United Football League. They are coached by former New York Giant coach Jim Fassell, and have won both of the young league’s championships, in 2009 and 2010. The “Locos” are also the only “charter” franchise of the league still playing in their original city.
Classic Sports Card of The Day
1958 Topps football card of Hall of Fame running back Joe “The Jet” Perry, who passed away recently at the age of 84. Perry played 16 seasons of pro ball, starting his career with the San Francisco 49ers in the old All America Football Conference in 1948. He played for the Niners until 1960, spent … Read More
NBA – Conference Finals Predictions
This has been one of the most surprising and interesting NBA playoff seasons in recent memory. The two teams that normally dominate the postseason – the Lakers and Celtics – have both been eliminated in the second round in rousing fashion. The Lakers were swept by the Dallas Mavericks, and Boston was knocked out in 5 … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of a charter franchise in the WNBA, the New York Liberty. They have played in the league since its’ inception in 1997, and are one of the winningest teams in league history. The Liberty, however, also have gained a reputation as one of those pro teams that “can’t win the big one”, as they … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
From www.CheckOutMyCards.com , a 1976 Topps basketball card of former Portland Trailblazer guard Lionel Hollins, who was a key player on Portland’s 1976-77 NBA championship team. He was one of the top defensive players of his era, as he was named to the league’s all-defensive team twice. Hollins played 11 years in the league, then … Read More
NHL – Conference Finals Predictions
The Detroit Red Wings came up just short in their bid to dig their way out of a 3-0 hole in their Stanley Cup playoff series against San Jose, losing a 3-2 decision in Game Seven last night. The Conference Final matchups are now set, and here are my picks for those series: Tampa Bay … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logos of the Spokane Indians, a minor league baseball team that has played in the “short season” Class A Northwest League since 1983. They are currently affiliated with the Texas Rangers. Of course, there have been many different versions of the “Spokane Indians” minor league team at many different levels over the years, since 1903 … Read More