Carnie's Comments
I see a limited-edition, autographed hockey card featuring Warriors defenceman Daemon Hunt in a Team Canada jersey is for sale, online, for $50.00 today. Apparently, it's all about the money now.
Remember when getting an autograph was all about bragging rights and show-and-tell?
A few of us neighbourhood boys used to write letters to our favourite players and politely request autographed photos. We got the team addresses in The Hockey News, as I recall.
Among the stars who replied to me were Gilbert Perreault, Rene Robert and Richard Martin - The French Connection!
Gordie Howe, Darryl Sittler, Bobby Orr and Chico Resch also sent me autographed photos.
I suppose I could sell a few of those collectables but I just don't want to. I like looking through my scrapbooks once in a while. It brings back good memories of the wonderful childhood I had, idolizing my favourite hockey players.
And, who knows, maybe I'll get another opportunity to show them off in the future. Do they do show-and-tell at the old folks' home?