Uncut Hockey | Vintage Hockey Cards

Cards of Ken Dryden, Wayne Gretzky, and Mario Lemieux.

Welcome to Uncut Hockey. In the following articles, I explore the ever-evolving sports card hobby from my own perspective as a lifelong hockey card collector. For more frequent glimpses into my collection, you can follow me on Instagram.

Box Break... Bust!

Thinking of breaking a box of 1989-90 Topps? Here's my advice: Don't.

May 19, 2021

Traded to Kings 8-9-88

On August 9th, 1988, we learned that any player in hockey could be traded. Even the greatest.

Apr 29, 2021

Crossover Grading with Mr. Hockey

Never cross Gordie Howe! That would have been good advice back in the day. Well, I just did, from BVG to PSA.

Apr 28, 2021

Heavily Used Cards. Not For Sale.

The cards that survived my childhood collecting days might be a bit rough, but they’re all gems.

Mar 19, 2021