Upper Deck & the Boston Bruins Team-Up for Tribute to Willie O’Ree on the 60th Anniversary of his NHL® Debut
When it comes to legends, Willie O’Ree may not have the same numbers as Hall-of-Fame hockey players, but make no doubt he is cut from the same cloth. Willie made his professional debut on January 18, 1958 against the Montreal Canadiens where he became the first black player in the NHL®. O’Ree’s career spanned over [...]Categories: Upperdeck Tags: 60th, anniversary, Boston, Bruins, Debut, Deck, NHL®, O’Ree, TeamUp, Tribute, Upper, Willie
A Fitting Tribute: Upper Deck Presents Berkus Family with a Piece of History Commemorative Card of National Founder; Mike Berkus
Anyone who had anything to do with the National Sports Collectors Convention knows the name Mike Berkus. He was the founder of this annual event designed to bring sports fans closer to the game who unfortunately passed away in late 2015. Upper Deck staff we very saddened by his passing and worked with his family [...]Categories: Upperdeck Tags: Berkus, Card, Commemorative, Deck, family, Fitting, Founder, History, Mike, National, Piece, presents, Tribute, Upper