Welcome back for another edition of "The Display Case" where hockey fans from around the globe can share their prized collectibles, and the stories behind them, with the other fans. Always cool to check out other people's swag, and if it is yours then a little bragging rights never hurts!!!


The latest submission comes from blogger, and big time Red Wings/Wild fan, Monica McAlister (you can cheeck her thoughts around all things Red Wings at www.detroitsportsnation.com). Monica was nice enough to share two great Detroit pieces from her collection...


#1: Ted Lindsay Signed Jersey Number





Here's the story behind this gravy piece!:


"The book "Seven" about Ted Lindsay was being sold at one of the Red Wings home games and Ted Lindsay happened to be there signing autographs that night. He asked if it was to be made out to anyone and asked him to make it out to my daughters Abbey and Rowen. Abbey said her first word the day of the 2008 Red Wings victory parade - "Hockey" "



#2: Kronwalled!!!:





I love this one due to the originality. I love the "Motivational Poster" spin-offs and the Kronwall one was no exception! Add that, plus knowing a second language, and you get Monica's interesting story of landing a truely unique collectible:


"The Kronwall autograph I printed off of the internet and sent to him with a letter I wrote in Swedish wishing him luck for last season and the Olympics. He was nice enough to sign it and mail it back to me. Wish I could of seen him sign it in person!"


Awesome items for a Red Wings fan with flashes of the past and present and some pretty interesting stories to go with them!


Remember, if you've got anything you'd like to share on "The Display Case" just drop me a line at the email below and we'll set you up with bragging rights in the next edition! Bragging rights to all willing parties!


Shawn Gates
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