Sid Abel Memorabilia & Collectibles

 

Considered by many Hockey enthusiasts as one of the greatest Hockey players of all time, Sid Abel, born as Sidney Gerald Abel, was a celebrated National Hockey League (NHL) player who later became a coach and general manger of Detroit Red Wings. A Canadian born player, Abel launched his NHL career in 1938 as the Center for the Detroit Red Wings. His NHL career lasted from 1938 until 1954 season. Playing with the Red Wings, Abel was given a chance to grab the most coveted Stanley Cup in 1950, just like Ted Lindsay who also played for the Red Wings in that season.

 

Sid Abel, being the legend that he is, also belongs to the Hockey Hall of Fame which also included Gordie Howe, who also started with the Detroit Red Wings. He reached the peak of his profession when he won the Hart Trophy for being the season’s MVP in the 1948-1949 season. At 24 years old, Abel was already given the responsibility as the team’s captain. His time with the Red Wings was up and he moved to the Chicago Black Hawks in 1952. With the Black Hawks, he assumed  the player-coach position and led the team to their first playoffs after nine years. Right after that, he went home to Detroit to work with the Red Wings. He passed away on February 8, 2000. His grandson, Brent Johnson, is also a NHL player for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

 

A hockey legend like Sid Abel should always have a place in every hockey fans’ home. Order some Sid Abel signed pucks, signed photos, hockey cards and tickets, and his best-sellers.