CHASING THE CUP

BY JOHN SNYDER

Its allure verges on the mystical. Touching it can bring grown men to tears. Others are rendered speechless in its presence.The Stanley Cup is more than a trophy. It’s the embodiment of everything that’s good about the game. That’s why hockey collectors are enchanted by its image on cardboard.

While its instantly recognizable silhouette has become a staple of card design, the Cup itself has been featured on a number of popular cards over the years. Here’s a list of the 10 greatest to focus on the old mug.