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Lost Rookies: 1980-81 OPC Jim Stewart
With Gerry Cheevers on the shelf with a knee injury, and Gilles Gilbert down with the flu, the Boston Bruins hosted the St. Louis Blues on January 10, 1980, with two rookie goalies in their line-up,...
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1981 OPC Baseball
I recently joined a custom cards group on Facebook called Custom Baseball Cards. The group is actually for all sports but it's been very heavy with the baseball since I joined. So as my...
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Lost Cards: 1986-87 OPC Dan Bouchard
Dan Bouchard was a second-tier goalie of the late 70s and early 80s. Originally drafted by the Boston Bruins in 1970, Bouchard was left exposed in the 1972 expansion draft and was selected by the...
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Lost Rookies: 1987-88 OPC Jocelyn Lemieux
Jocelyn Lemieux, brother of Claude, was drafted 10th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 1986 entry draft. It was the Blues first 1st round selection since 1981. The Blues traded away their first...
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Lost Rookies: 1982-83 OPC Doug Keans
In the summer of 1978, Kings stalwart Rogie Vachon signed as a restricted free agent with the Detroit Red Wings. The Kings in preparation made an ill-fated trade for a new starter, Ron Grahame, and...
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1992-93 Fleer Ultra Islanders Legends
Was looking at some Mike Bossy cards on eBay and I figured I'd quickly whip one up using a template I previous made for Fleer Ultra. Then why stop there. So here are five Islander Legends from the...
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Lost Rookies: 1985-86 OPC Dave Gagner
Dave Gagner was highly touted entering the 1983 NHL Entry Draft. The big knock against Dave was his size, 5'10". Although ranked as the 7th or 8th best prospect, Gagner was still on the board when...
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Lost Rookies: 1980-81 Goran Hogosta
Goran Hogosta made a name for himself at the 1977 World Hockey Championships. Although Sweden had to settle for a Silver Medal, Hogosta backstopped his team to two victories against the powerhouse...
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Baseball: Howard Johnson
My favourite team as a child was the New York Mets and Howard Johnson was my favourite player. He had power and speed. HoJo was the second player in MLB history to record three 30 HR - 30 SB...
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Lost Cards: 1988-89 Pierre Larouche
Pierre Larouche is one of eight players, and the first, to score 50 goals with two different teams. Pierre is also one of seven players* to score 40+ goals with three different franchises. A highly...
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Baseball: 1986 AL Stars
I really liked how the 1986-87 OPC Howard Johnson came out. So I decided to do one for each team. I didn't realize how many teams use blue and red as their primary colours. I also think I could...
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Lost Rookies: 1977-78 OPC Gordie Laxton
Good lord, look at that hair. Gordie Laxton played parts of 4 NHL seasons, all with the Penguins. Drafted 13th overall in the 1975 Amateur draft, Laxton began the 1975-76 season with the team and...
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Baseball: 1986 NL Stars
I previously showed off the 1986 American League Stars, now it was time to move onto the senior circuit and showcase the stars of the National League.Carter led the World Series Champ Mets with 105...
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Lost Cards: 1985-86 OPC Ken Solheim
Ken Solheim had a unremarkable NHL career, 39pts in 135 carers over 5 NHL seasons. What I found remarkable were a pair of trade the Minnesota North Stars and Detroit Red Wings made involving...
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Lost Cards: 1980-81 OPC Gary Smith
Gary "Suitcase" Smith was well known for being a "character" and for being on the move. He earned the nickname "Suitcase" even before he played a season in the NHL. The Toronto Maple Leafs were...
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Lost Cards: 1986-87 OPC Don Edwards
If you made an All-Time Buffalo Sabres roster, there is no question Dominik Hasek would be your starting goalie. The back-up nod would go to either Ryan Miller, Tom Barrasso or, my pick, Don...
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Lost Rookies: 1985-86 OPC Todd Charlesworth
How do I choose my players for the Lost Cards? Some are fairly obvious overlooks by OPC. A player with a lengthy career who was ignored by OPC for years, such as Garth Butcher or Tim Hunter. Some...
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Lost Cards: 1980-81 OPC Gerry Cheevers
In the 1964 NHL Intra-League draft, a forerunner of the waiver draft, saw an incredible blunder by the Detroit Red Wings. The draft lasted three rounds and the Wings took a chance by selecting a...
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Lost Cards: 1988-89 OPC Behn Wilson
Behn Wilson was a highly touted prospect for the 1978 NHL Entry draft. Wilson was a skilled and rugged defenceman who had already proven his readiness with a 12 game stint in the minor professional...
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The Lost Page: 85-86 OPC
I have reached a minor milestone in the Lost Cards. I have my first full sheet of cards from a single set. As a set collector, I have many binders full of nine pocket plastic sheets, so that's why...
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