2009-10
2009-10 In The Game 1972 The Year In Hockey Hockey Hobby Box
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Frequently asked
What's the base set like?
The base set has 200 cards celebrating the 1972 hockey season. You'll find Hall of Famers and key players from that legendary year, like Phil Esposito, Johnny Bucyk, and other stars from the era.
What are the main inserts to chase?
The 50-card master insert set is the big draw. It breaks down into themed subsets: Rookies, Great Moments, Masked Men (goaltenders), Coaches, Forever Linked, and Past and Present. There's also the He Shoots-He Scores subset with memorabilia cards serial numbered to 20.
Are there autographs in this product?
Yes, randomly inserted hard-signed autograph cards are in the product. The exact odds aren't published, but they're described as random pulls rather than guaranteed hits.
What's the box configuration?
Each hobby box has 18 packs with 9 cards per pack, giving you 162 cards total per box.
Why would I want this set?
If you're into 1972 hockey history or collecting Hall of Famers from that era, this is a nostalgia-driven set. The memorabilia inserts and autographs add chase value, and the themed subsets appeal to different collector interests.
When did 2009-10 In The Game 1972 The Year In Hockey come out?
It dropped September 9, 2009.
What's in a 2009-10 In The Game 1972 The Year In Hockey hobby box?
18 packs per box, 9 cards per pack
Where can I buy 2009-10 In The Game 1972 The Year In Hockey?
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| Format | In USAUSD | In CanadaCAD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby Box | ![]() |
$4 | ||
| Blaster Box | ![]() |
$35 | ||
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2009-10 In The Game 1972 The Year In Hockey
In The Game's 1972 The Year In Hockey celebrates the legendary 1972 season with 200 base cards featuring Hall of Famers and key players from that era, plus randomly inserted hard-signed autograph cards.
Autographs
Randomly inserted hard-signed autographs
Inserts to watch
- Rookies Part of the 50-card master insert set celebrating 1972 rookies.
- Great Moments Highlights significant plays and achievements from the 1972 season.
- Masked Men Features goaltenders from 1972, a key subset for netminder collectors.
- Coaches Commemorates the coaching legends of 1972.
- Forever Linked Pairs of players with memorable connections from that era.
- Past and Present Compares 1972 players with their modern-day counterparts.
- He Shoots-He Scores 30-card insert set with memorabilia cards, serial numbered to 20.
Fast facts
- Released
- September 9, 2009
- Box config
- 18 packs per box, 9 cards per pack
- Set size
- 200 cards

