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The Collecting Bug
Collecting is an ageless hobby that transcends cultures and generations. While the goods that are collected will vary, there is something undeniably compelling in amassing a trove of souvenirs or mementos. Although my collection hasn’t been added to in quite some time, like many American males my collecting is centered on sports memorabilia.
One of my favorite items to collect is autographs; there is something surreal in knowing that a legend of the game actually held the item that is now a part of your collection. Some people go for autographed pictures or playing cards, but I prefer the authentic uniform from the sport—it’s even better if it is actually game worn. My selection of autographed NHL jerseys is hands down the crown jewel of my cache.NHL
Holiday Gifts for Dad
Though shopping for dad often isn’t a challenging task, in case you need some help here are a few ideas which are sure to please the old man.
~NHL merchandise; every dad has their favorite team or player—get him a jersey, a t-shirt, or other autographed hockey memorabilia and he’ll love it.
~Gadgetry; whatever kind of obscure gizmos you can find, if they have a blade, a flashlight, or a compass attached to them he’ll probably love it.
~Sausage and Sauces; common to mall pavilions during the holidays, these savory treats are sure to be a hit from Christmas all the way until New Years.
~Tools; if your dad is a mister fix-it, or just enjoys keeping a hoard of seldom used tools and crafting appliances, these are a sure pleaser.
Treasured Hockey Memorabilia
My dad used to travel a lot when I was little, but he was always sure to bring my back something from his trip. As an avid sports fan, he tried to always make the keepsake something related to athletics. Since he was a prominent business owner, many of his clients would take him to sporting events during his trips.
One of the places that he frequently visited was Montreal, so I developed quite the collection of Expos and Canadians memorabilia. After attending one Canadians game, he was able to meet some of the players. He brought me back several autographed NHL photos, which I still keep framed in my office.
Bobby Orr: Boosting the Bruins’ Profile
There’s something jarring and slightly intimidating about seeing photos of a professional hockey player going about his business without a helmet. Today, piles of medical research and an infusion of common sense have taught us that the risk of a concussion is very real for hockey players, and the long-term effects of closed head injuries are serious indeed. In the 1960s and ’70s, Bobby Orr knew very little about such risks, and he might not have cared anyway.
Orr helped bring two Stanley cups to Boston in the early ’70s, and he took the Bruins back to the Cup finals again in ’74. He was awarded the Norris Trophy – reserved for the best defenceman in the league – a record eight straight years. He also stands as the sixth most prolific goal scorers among defenceman – no small feat during an era when forwards and centers took most of the shots. Autographed hockey sticks from Bobby Orr and other legends of his day have become valuable collectors items.