1958 Parkhurst #9 Toe Blake PSA 9

1958 Parkhurst #9 Toe Blake PSA 9 – Montreal’s Bench General Immortalized in Near-Gem Form

By 1958, Toe Blake had already transitioned from storied player to masterful coach, and the results were nothing short of historic. In just his third season behind the bench, Blake had already guided the Montreal Canadiens to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships—and he wasn’t done yet. His calm command, strategic brilliance, and deep understanding of the game made him the ideal leader for a roster loaded with Hall of Fame talent. That year, he was molding a dynasty in real time—transforming a team of stars into an unstoppable force.

The 1958 Parkhurst #9 issue captures Blake early in his legendary coaching run, and it's one of the few cards to recognize his importance beyond his playing days. Graded PSA 9, this example is absolutely superb—rich, vibrant coloring, a clean white border, sharp corners, and remarkable surface quality. The 1958 Parkhurst series is notorious for centering issues and printing imperfections, but this copy escapes virtually all of them, making it a standout even among high-grade peers.

Toe Blake would go on to coach the Canadiens to eight Stanley Cups, making him the most successful bench boss in franchise history. This high-grade Parkhurst card offers collectors a chance to own a vintage masterpiece of the man who helped define two eras of Montreal greatness—first with his skates, then with his clipboard. A seldom-seen, museum-caliber tribute to hockey royalty.