Autographed Cards A-Z Hockey Edition M

When I got back into collecting five or so years ago one of the things that excited me was the availability of autographed cards.  Perhaps I went a little overboard but I think I picked up some nice cards.  This will be an A-Z series of posts with varying numbers of cards.

Chico played in one game of the playoffs during the Blackhawks Stanley Cup run in 1961.  He stayed with the team his whole career ending in 1976.

Two cards using the same photograph of Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich.  Frank is a six time Stanley Cup Champion.

Love this set and like many people I have a fondness for goaltenders.

Chicago's Stan the Man.  Since Rocky Wirtz took over Stosh has become one of the Blackhawks ambassadors.

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After many years with the Boston Bruins Doug joined the Blackhawks in 1964 and starred with Stan Mikita and Kenny Wharram on The Scooter Line.

Blow Out the Candles December 13

The first African-American to play in the American League, Larry Doby, was born in Camden, South Carolina on this date in 1923

1958 Topps #424

Doby was a 7 time All-Star with the Cleveland Indians and hit .318 in the 1948 World Series, which the Indians won in 6 games vs. the Boston Braves.

Happy 69th birthday to Cubs great  and Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins.

1973 Topps #180

 Fergie is definitely #1 on my list when I think of great Cubs pitchers. Jenkins, who finished his career with 284 wins was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1991. His #31 jersey was retired by the Cubs in 2009 along with fellow #31 Greg Maddux.

Former Blackhawk Doug Mohns turns 78 today.

1994 Parkhurst Tall Boys #27

 The pride of Capreol, Ontario, Doug was a seven time All-Star in his 22 year NHL career.

In Chicago, Mohns was part of the Scooter line along with Hawks greats Stan Mikita and Ken Wharram.

Actor/comedian Dick Van Dyke is celebrating his 86th birthday today.

I've always been a Dick Van Dyke fan.  Look at the guy.  He's still going strong at 86!  I read his new book this summer.  There's nothing startling in it but it's a fun read.

Actress Kathy Garver turns 66 today. Kathy played older sister, Sissy, on the 1960's sitcom, Family Affair with Brian Keith and Sebastian Cabot.

Kathy in 2008