Mt. Rushmore of Hockey Cards - Survey

SportsModerator · January 5, 2016 5:27AM

Hi everyone,

In the upcoming issue of SMR, Joe Orlando discusses a great question in his monthly editorial, "Taking My Hacks": What four hockey cards would make up your Mount Rushmore?

Some slots were tough to fill, but in this editorial he provides his top four choices. Now it's your chance to chime in!

Vote here: Taking My Hacks

Thanks for your participation,

The PSA Team

or246 · January 5, 2016 7:46AM

Beautiful cards. Hard to argue with any of them. I think you got it right in my book, but I am a Red Wings fan (so take it with a grain of salt).

stanforddude · January 5, 2016 10:20AM

Hard to argue with these picks. Perhaps, the 1951 Parkhurst Howe instead of the Topps? The Topps design is far nicer, but I'd argue the Parkhurst is more historically significant and valuable.

As an aside - anyone know what it is about the C55 Vezina that made it the "king of prewar hockey"? I understand he was the top goalie of his era, but other players like Lalonde and Taylor seem to be ranked higher among the all time greats.

PMKAY · January 5, 2016 10:31AM

Definitely Howe's 1st Parkhurst over 54 Topps. And I'd add Maurice Richard's card from that set instead of the Vezina

miwlvrn · January 5, 2016 11:07AM

Well, you know where my vote is. The hockey Mt. Rushmore in this article has the same 4 I posted in the thread when the football survey was up. I'm still saying as far as iconic cards go, 1954 Topps Howe easily beats 1951 Parkhurst Howe, no question.

Tomi · January 5, 2016 12:31PM

The list is fine but the 54 Topps Howe does not belong on this list. It may look nicer than the 51 Parkhurst but the significance of the Howe RC is huge compared to the 54 Topps.
I also wouldn't mind putting the Howie Morenz RC over the Vezina RC but it's still fine with either.

charrigan · January 5, 2016 12:43PM

I also would opt for the 51 Howe over 54. One looks prettier than the other, but the former is far more significant.

miwlvrn · January 5, 2016 12:57PM

Originally posted by: Tomi

The list is fine but the 54 Topps Howe does not belong on this list. It may look nicer than the 51 Parkhurst but the significance of the Howe RC is huge compared to the 54 Topps.

I also wouldn't mind putting the Howie Morenz RC over the Vezina RC but it's still fine with either.

I do really like the idea of having a Morenz RC on there, but my understanding was the Rushmore concept was supposed to represent "iconic" cards which I suppose is why Vezina gets the nod first. After Morenz, I'd personally next go with Eddie Shore before Lalonde, Taylor, Clancy, etc. but that's just my opinion as a fan & collector.

miwlvrn · January 5, 2016 1:00PM

Though I know it wouldn't make it on the Mt. Rushmore here, I also enjoy this one:

MULLINS5 · January 5, 2016 1:32PM

'51 over '54 Howe, Topps Test over Topps Orr and a strong PSA 9 Gretzky over that 10

jay0791 · January 5, 2016 9:08PM

Change the 54 Howe to the 51 PH

clarke442 · January 7, 2016 7:50AM

Originally posted by: miwlvrn

Though I know it wouldn't make it on the Mt. Rushmore here, I also enjoy this one:

Sweet Card!

This would get my vote!

TheThrill22 · January 8, 2016 3:00AM

I would vote for the '51 Howe over the '54. One could argue that the 1958 Hull could be the fourth card to complete the Mt. Rushmore of cards.

Davis · January 8, 2016 10:13AM

79 OPC Gretzky RC

51 Parkie Howe RC

66 Bobby Orr Topps RC

85 OPC Mario Lemieux RC

Honorable mention: 84 OPC Yzerman RC

aro13 · January 8, 2016 10:53AM

I voted for the 51-52 Parkhurst Howe.

Unknown · January 19, 2016 11:51PM

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Mt. Rushmore of Hockey Cards - Survey

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