Nevertheless, it is the scarcity of this card that boosts its value. Valued at $56,000, the 1951 Parkhurst #66 Gordie Howe Rookie Card is one of the most expensive hockey cards in the world.

As far as The Maven knows – and I go back to Howe's rookie year, 1946 – Gordie never lost a fight ... It couldn't have been ...

Wayne Gretzky wants his No. 99 to be joined by Gordie Howe’s No. 9 as numbers retired ... Vancouver Canucks rookie Gino Odjick in 1990-91 and Philadelphia Flyers winger Yanick Dupre for the ...