Vintage stock[2]
1950s Parkhurst cards use thin stock and are prone to corner wear, creases and back damage.
Defunct
Parkhurst
Parkhurst was a Canadian hockey card maker whose 1950s sets are among the most collected vintage hockey issues.
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Parkhurst at a glance
Parkhurst was a Canadian hockey card maker whose 1950s sets are among the most collected vintage hockey issues.
Full history, sources and grading notes below. Last verified · Published · Confidence: Medium
Company history
The 1951-1964 run[1][2]
Parkhurst began issuing hockey cards in 1951 and produced sets through 1964. The 1951-52 set is the brand’s landmark, with a deep checklist of post-war stars. Parkhurst cards were sold in Canada and competed with Topps and O-Pee-Chee products.
Modern revival[2][3]
The Parkhurst name has been revived for modern hockey products, including Parkhurst Champions and Platinum. These releases use the brand’s vintage identity for nostalgia-driven sets, while the original 1950s cards remain the collector reference.
Timeline
Dated milestones with a source for each event. Hover a marker for the short label; the list below carries the detail.
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| Year | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | First hockey set | Parkhurst issues its first hockey card set. |
| 1952 | Landmark set | The 1951-52 Parkhurst set becomes a vintage hockey benchmark. |
| 1964 | Vintage run ends | Parkhurst stops producing its original hockey sets. |
| 2010 | Modern revival | The Parkhurst name returns on modern hockey products. |
Brand identity
Image archive
Local, provenance-recorded images. Captions and source credits are part of the record; a missing section is shown as an explicit gap rather than filled with a placeholder.
Card fronts & backs
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Notable sets
Grading notes
How this manufacturer's stock, cutting and production method affect the four grading pillars.
Centring[2]
Vintage cutting was imprecise; off-centre cards are normal and centring is era-relative.
How to identify Parkhurst cards
1951-1964[1]
The Parkhurst name and Toronto address appear on the back; the design changes by year.
Modern[1]
Modern Parkhurst Champions and Platinum carry modern copyright lines and foil/autograph elements.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Parkhurst start making cards?
Parkhurst began issuing cards in 1951.
Who owns Parkhurst now?
Parkhurst is defunct; its brand assets have changed hands over time.
What is Parkhurst known for?
Parkhurst was a Canadian hockey card maker whose 1950s sets are among the most collected vintage hockey issues.
Sources & methodology
Every factual claim in the profile is tied to the numbered sources below. Translated sources are tagged with their original language. Media provenance is recorded per image; images are stored locally and credited to their source.
- Wikipedia: Parkhurst Products (accessed 2026-11-07 · EN)
- PSA CardFacts: 1951 Parkhurst (accessed 2026-11-07 · EN)
- Parkhurst hockey products (accessed 2026-11-07 · EN)
Unverified or incomplete
- Text-first draft; media, design evolution and people/place sections are pending.
Cite this profile
PreGradeCards Research. “Parkhurst.” Card Manufacturers Directory. Last verified 2026-11-07. https://pregradecards.com/manufacturers/parkhurst
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