Sunday, October 18, 2009

LANNY'S MOMENT

While sifting through singles at the card show today, I came across one that really caught my eye.


First, I would just like to say that I am a big fan of the Upper Deck Masterpiece cards that were released last year. They are a gorgeous looking set with a canvas feel and a painting instead of a photo used. Very sharp.

Second, it's Lanny hoisting the cup! I much prefer this one to the shot of Lanny and the two guys in their underwear. Not so nice.


Anyways, I read a recent comment on the Mark Messier cup raising card in the Pinnacle One Sheet, One Set column. It was something that was on my mind when I was at the show today.

Surprisingly, I found a few cards that showed Lord Stanley's Cup being raised. It may become a little side project for me down the road.

Nonetheless, a great looking card.

4 comments:

  1. the underwear...seriously. what was up with that? forever stupid. i don't care if you weren't playing...get your gear on and get out there as soon as the clock hits less than a minute.

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  2. Weird that you have Lanny as Captain (a token move) and your two assistant captains not even playing.

    It's a horrible looking shot. I agree, get your gear on and get out there!

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  3. Jim Peplinski (left in the photo) was co-captain of the Flames with McDonald. If I remember correctly, he was benched so that McDonald would be handed The Cup if the Flames won.

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  4. Yeah, Lanny got the 'honorary' captain designation.

    But Pepper and Hunter should have at least put a jersey on. They look silly in their underwear.

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