7 Memorable Oddball Hockey Sets of the 1970s
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The early ’70s marked a time when the NHL Players’ Association began flexing its marketing muscle, licensing the rights to player images – without their NHL team logos – to a variety of companies, leading to a wide array of cards and collectibles issued outside the auspices of Topps and O-Pee-Chee. 1. 1971-72 Bazooka This regional offering might be the most coveted issue of the decade. Built on the legacy of Bazooka baseball sets dating back to 1959, this 36-card series mirrored the design of 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee and could be found on the back panels of specially-marked boxes of Bazooka…
