The Paul Henderson Jersey Tour

The Paul Henderson Jersey Tour is a mobile museum travelling across Canada showcasing the world's most valuable hockey sweater. Worn by Paul Henderson when he scored the game winning goal for Team Canada in the 1972 Summit Series against USSR, it sold at an amazing price of almost $1.3 million. Unfortunately, I missed his appearance, but a very cute rep told me he doesn't sign autographs anyways. I would still love to meet him. The tour is coming to my hometown of Pickering and I hope Mr. Henderson does as well.



The Million Dollar Jersey still looks great after all these years. I have to grab the replica uniform soon.



Vladislav Tretiak was the opposing goaltender during the 1972 Summit Series. He is regarded as the greatest goaltender of all time and his 14 gold medals can prove it. Drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1983, the ready and willing netminder was unable to join the team due to the Soviet government's interference. The "What ifs" that must've caused.



Above are the game used gloves and stick Paul Henderson wore with the jersey. Below are other articles within the museum. I was very surprised how well kept they were for 39 years.









This is the closest I'll ever get to my shining moment in a hockey game.

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"Kyle, quit breathing so loud. You're screwing me up."

Ban This

Ban This is a classic video by Powell-Peralta from 1989 featuring a very young Guy Mariano. On some levels, I wish skating was still like this.

Maple Leafs Signing Day

Yesterday was an amazing day to be a Maple Leafs fan. Three players were in town this afternoon for an autograph session. The first one I went to was in Pickering Markets for Luca Caputi and Tyler Bozak. Another rad part of the signing was a father giving me $10 to have his kid's puck signed.





Mikhail Grabovski was also in the neighbourhood signing autographs at Pickering Town Centre. The advertisement wasn't very specific. It stated, "Meet an NHL player." But I was amped when I found out who it was. He had no clue what I was saying, but I was very happy to meet him. Great Sunday!

Arto Saari Retrospective

Flip Skateboards released a video to celebrate the return of one of their OG riders, Arto Saari. The music's a little bad, but the skating makes up for it. Check out the videos below for each one of his individual parts he's put out over the years.


411VM Wheels of Fortune [1999]


Menikmati [2001]


Sorry [2002]


Really Sorry [2003]


SOTY [2003]


Mind Field [2009]

Dennis Rodman's Jersey Retired in Motown

This passed Sunday, the Detroit Pistons organization announced they will retire the #10 in honour of their former small forward Dennis Rodman. The ceremony will take place on April 1 during halftime against his other former team and division rival Chicago Bulls. He helped the "Bad Boys" earn their first two NBA Championships in 1989 and 1990. His name and number will hang beside his teammates of those championship years, a much appreciated honour for a well-deserving player. Current Detroit Pistons player Greg Monroe currently wears no. 10 and will be allowed to do so, however, I feel he should give the number up.


Originally drafted 27th overall in the 1986 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons, Dennis Rodman played 7 seasons [549 games played] for the blue and red. He was also 2x Defensive Player of Year ['90, '91], 2x NBA All-Star ['90, '92], and 2x Rebounding Champion [18.7 RPG in 1992, 18.3 RPG in 1993].


Dennis Rodman interviewed at the Detroit Pistons Championship Parade in 1989.

Miami Dolphins x Dan Marino [1988-1992]

Welcome back to another edition of Jersey Sunday - the first one in a long while. I was thinking of posting this last week because it ties in with football and the Super Bowl, but I was too busy to conduct the research. Anyways, here is my Miami Dolphins Dan Marino uniform delivered right on time for Jersey Sunday.



This is a really old piece made by Champion I ordered online, I’m not exactly sure when this style was first used by the Miami Dolphins but I know they changed their look in 1997. The majority of images I could find of Dan Marino wearing this type of jersey were Wilson brand with the NFL logo on the collar. The numbers, name, and sleeve designs are screen printed and surprisingly still intact. Another slight difference from what was worn by the players is the space of aquamarine between the white and coral ink.


This cap was posted in a previous Snapback Saturday. I didn’t think I’d get a jersey to match with it, but I’m glad I do now.



Dan Marino was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the same city he would attend college between 1979-1983. As quarterback for the Pittsburgh Panthers, “Mr. Cool,” as he was known, led the team to a victory in the 1982 Sugar Bowl and an appearance in the 1983 Cotton Bowl Classic. That would be his final collegiate year as he would enter the 1983 NFL Draft.


Dan Marino was selected 27th overall in the 1983 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. Five quarterbacks were selected before him, but history shows he was one of the ultimate steals. He started his first game six weeks into the season and scored a 96% pass rating – a rookie record. With a regular season record of 12-4, the Dolphins would come up short in the playoff run. He was, however, selected to his first Pro Bowl game and was the first rookie quarterback to start such an event.


In his sophomore season in the league, the young quarterback led the Dolphins to a 14-2 record, the AFC Conference Championship, and a trip to Super Bowl XIX where they would face Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers. Miami would come up short against the red, gold and white, 38-16. It would be Dan Marino's only appearance on football’s biggest stage.


His career would be a continuous roller coaster ride with many sub-par endings. Their record for the next 15 seasons was a mediocre 137-100 [.578] with seven playoff appearances and three AFC East Division Championships. Despite the lack of outstanding finishes, Dan Marino continued to dominate the record books for a quarterback such as most passing yards, most completions, and most touchdown passes.


He would put an end to his career right before the 2000 NFL season making the playoffs for one final time. His last win was a 20-17 victory against the Seattle Seahawks in the first round. His final game was a 62-7 second round loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. It would make him one of the very few modern players to spend an entire career with one football club.


Career Highlights and Awards:
242 games played, 8358 attempts, 4967 completions, 61361 total yards, 420 TDs, 9x Pro Bowl selection [1983-87, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995], NFL MVP [1984], NFL Offensive Player of the Year [1984], NFL Comeback Player of the Year [1994], Walter Payton Man of the Year [1998], holder/sharer of 34 NFL records [as of his retirement in 2000], #27 on The Sporting News 100 Greatest NFL Players, #25 on The NFL Network’s Top 100 Greatest Players, College Football Hall of Fame inductee [2002], and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee [2005].
On September 17, 2000, the Miami Dolphins retired the #13 in his honour. His number is also retired by the Pittsburgh Panthers college football team.
After his son was diagnosed with autism, he started The Dan Marino Foundation, an organization to help benefit young children with neurological disorders.

"It's okay to dream big dreams, as long as you're willing to work towards those dreams. Never look back and say, 'If only I had done this or that, I could have reached my dream.; Give it everything you've got and take advantage of every opportunity. If you do, your dreams will come true." - Dan Marino

Jordan 9.5 Team

Recently, it's been a blessing to have size 11.5/12 feet. Last month, I bought these for a very generous price from a local seller. Just a few days ago, I bought my first pair of Jordan brand sneakers the exact same way; the Jordan 9.5 Team.


Notable players to have customized these for their games are Ray Allen [during his days with the Seattle SuperSonics] and Gerald Wallace of the Charlotte Bobcats.


The Jordan 9.5 Team is a collective hybrid model, a cross between the Jordan IX [above] and the Jordan X [below]




However, I'd still do [almost] anything to own the Jordan XII.

LA Raiders Jacket x Starter

What you are looking at is a vintage Los Angeles Raiders hooded jacket by Starter. These branded jackets are one of the most coveted vintage clothing items amongst football and hip-hop fans with price tags ranging from $100-$200+. Owning this has a pretty weird story. I won it on eBay and after it was delivered to my doorstep, I realized I needed the money back. I was fortunate to sell it later that night. The next day, after scavenging Value Village, I saw the same jacket for less than half its original cost. No stains, snags, rips - it was a legitimate steal. I hope this doesn't become a new obsession.

Blog Street Bullies

My apologies for being way behind on the new blog header. Laziness and business has kept me off from being creative. Anyhow, since the Philadelphia Flyers are the best team in the league and they're my team away from home, I thought it would be most approprite to have the Broad Street Bullies grace the top of my website.


HBO produced a documentary titled Broad Street Bullies, which tells the story of the team during their infant years in the NHL. It's a beautifully pieced together movie and I encourage any hockey fan [or Philly hater] to check it out.