I've Got Some Very "Cheesey" Laces

[Uhtred the Viking]

When I was a kid, hockey games were only on Saturday night, a very special treat each week. Before the Calgary Flames existed the Habs were my team, watching players like Beliveau, Cournoyer, Lemaire, & Lafleur was exciting, and even more so when the big bad Bruins were on the ice against them.

I've always liked the memorabilia cards from that era, so when Blue & White Centennial came out I bought a box. I was thrilled to pull a Cheevers "Lace 'Em Up" card, and quite surprised to discover that Cheevers played 2 games for the Leafs in the 1961-62 season. Fast forward to Dr. Price's announcement recently that there were more Lace 'Em Up cards available. I decided to take a look, and once I saw the Boston version it was a no brainer for me to add it to my pc.

Gerry "Cheesey" Cheevers won the Stanley Cup twice (1970, 1972) with the Boston Bruins. In 1972 he went undefeated in 32 consecutive games, an NHL record that still stands. He has a career NHL GAA of 2.89, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985.






Here are some close up scans of the 2 cards.

 

[kurri17]

The cards are great, very well done. But what makes the post in my opinion is your personal history and interest, oftentimes the cornerstone of why we collect. Thanks for sharing.

 

[FrozenInferno]

Dr. P knows how to make a mean lace card. Nice pickups!

 

[brian045]

Very nice looking cards, love the look of those

 

[holygoalie]

Definitely a great looking card, both Cheevers, especially partial to the Boston version. Bought a few myself and have to say they look amazing up close! Just need a bunch of bigger holders now to put them in as 180 is too small. Thanks for the show and congrats on the new pieces to your collection. :beer: -Mike

 

[hen44jay]

Those lace em up cards are sweet. Two vey nice adds!

 

[GabbyGuy]

Al, those are some nice looking cards! Congrats! :hi5:

And I'm honored to use my 8,000th post on your thread! :devil: :beer:

--Curt

 

[creasecollector]

Very nice Cheevers laces What a card !

 

[Curtis-Sports-Cards]

Very nice, congrats

 

[gomaz]

Very nice pair of laces Al! Congrats and I love the tales of old!

 

[Uhtred the Viking]

Al, those are some nice looking cards! Congrats! :hi5:

And I'm honored to use my 8,000th post on your thread! :devil: :beer:

--Curt

Curt, I am honored that you placed your 8,000th post in my thread. :hi5: I'm only about 5,000 posts behind you. Guess there's more to your name than meets the eye. English Dictionary gabby: adjective = inclined to chatter; talkative :devil: :beer:

 

[Uhtred the Viking]

The cards are great, very well done. But what makes the post in my opinion is your personal history and interest, oftentimes the cornerstone of why we collect. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks, I do have some fond (if somewhat fuzzy) memories of old time hockey. Montreal/Boston games were always a lot of fun to watch.

Very nice pair of laces Al! Congrats and I love the tales of old!

Saturday was a very special night for me in those days Jeremy. Listening to Foster Hewitt & Danny Gallivan was a real treat too.

Dr. P knows how to make a mean lace card. Nice pickups!

Agreed, they are among my favorite memorabilia cards.

Very nice looking cards, love the look of those

They are special, might have to pick up some more.

Definitely a great looking card, both Cheevers, especially partial to the Boston version. Bought a few myself and have to say they look amazing up close! Just need a bunch of bigger holders now to put them in as 180 is too small. Thanks for the show and congrats on the new pieces to your collection. :beer: -Mike

Thanks Mike, I'm sure you've got a great show if you choose to share yours. :beer:

Those lace em up cards are sweet. Two vey nice adds!

Thanks Jayden, glad that we could get a couple of these for Iggy as well.

Very nice Cheevers laces What a card !

Thanks, love the presentation for these, very special cards for sure.

Very nice, congrats

Thanks!

 

[TheGriceBoys]

Nice cards Al, always enjoy something different from the usual jerseys and patches. Thanks for sharing!