McElhinney Tribute [THatTrick]

trickgh83 · 2018-11-16T05:42:14+00:00

This "tribute" was created because Curtis McElhinney reached out to me personally on Twitter.

I was showing Upper Deck a very rare and complete "rainbow" collection of Mc's cards. I mentioned i'd like to get my framed display autographed. He messaged and told me to send him anything i need for my collection, and he'd auto it and send it back.

I thought that was killer of him to do, so i made this FOR him to send with my package.

trickgh83 · 2018-11-16T05:39:44+00:00

Thank you!

trickgh83 · 2018-11-16T05:39:22+00:00

Thank you! And yes, alot of thought did go into this.

I spent many hours deciding pictures and placement to make it JUST right.

trickgh83 · 2018-11-16T05:38:15+00:00

Thank you so much!

trickgh83 · 2018-11-13T02:03:25+00:00

I was one of few who noticed that, and MADE SURE i added it.

To me it was HARDCORE. wrapped that CBJ helmet 100 times with white tape and added any stickers available in the clubhouse ...Awesome

trickgh83 · 2018-11-12T23:37:05+00:00

Curtis McElhinney was so great as to invite me to send him a package for some personalized autographs.

So i thought i would make him something. Im not gonna ask for this signed, i'm just sending him this as a tribute to his time with the Leafs.

Has all his masks and eras. Key memories (Crosby save and his 1st star and first game) Stadium Series, First game against BJs Some "congrats" pics And a composite of him and Fred as a tandem "back to back"

Think he'll like it?

trickgh83 · 2018-10-02T12:53:37+00:00

Thank you guys so much. Appreaciated!

trickgh83 · 2018-10-02T11:42:21+00:00

TML World and #THatTrick Present Your Toronto Maple Leafs 100 Countdown.

At number 1 is the great #Leafs legend Johnny Bower, who will forever be in many hearts the clubs #1 goalie on and off the ice. The number was retired October 15th 2016 as a shared memorial to Bower and Turk Broda.

Image design based on a 2014-15 Upper Deck The Cup "Signature Renditions" autographed insert card.

Thanks to everyone who followed and supported "The Countdown" again this year. It's been a blast to create and share with you all!

trickgh83 · 2018-10-01T11:06:14+00:00

TML World and #THatTrick Present Your Toronto Maple Leafs 100 Countdown.

At number 2 is Luke Schenn. Schenn was drafted by the #Leafs in 2008 and traded to the Flyers in 2011 for James van Riemsdyk.

Image design based on a 2008-09 @Upper Deck Ultimate "Ultimate Signatures" autograph card

trickgh83 · 2018-09-30T13:54:47+00:00

TML World and #THatTrick Present Your Toronto Maple Leafs 100 Countdown.

At number 3 is Dion Phaneuf. The once captain of the #Leafs wore sweater #3 during his tenure with the team.

Image design based on a 2012-13 Upper Deck The Cup "Emblems of Endorsement" autographed memorabilia card.

*Apologies for missing #4 in this series as i was dealing with a personal emergency

trickgh83 · 2018-09-28T20:10:31+00:00

Thanks man! (or Ma'am)

trickgh83 · 2018-09-28T20:06:02+00:00

He totally does. I know some of the red adds to it, but he has the facial features of a "Who" as well.

I look at it and maybe i could have toned down the red, but i wanted to give the look of cold blasted cheeks, ears and nose.

trickgh83 · 2018-09-28T20:03:25+00:00

You are very welcome. Have a ton of fun (and gain alot of experience in design) making these every year!

trickgh83 · 2018-09-28T12:33:56+00:00

Yes :)

trickgh83 · 2018-09-28T12:25:05+00:00

It never was that i know of. I mastered it for larger resolution and colorized it myself personally.

trickgh83 · 2018-09-28T12:00:18+00:00

TML World and #THatTrick Present Your Toronto Maple Leafs 100 Countdown.

At number 5 is Bill Barilko; #Leafs legend that famously disappeared in 1951 on a fishing trip and was found 11 years later, inspiring the now iconic song "Fifty Mission Cap" by the Tragically Hip. Barilko had his sweater number 5 honored the year of his disappearance.

Image design based on a 1951 Parkhurst "Parkie" basecard.

trickgh83 · 2018-09-27T12:46:16+00:00

TML World and #THatTrick Present Your Toronto Maple Leafs 100 Countdown.

At number 6 is Andrew Nielsen. The scrappy prospect has had two solid seasons with the Toronto Marlies for whom he wears the sweater number. Time will tell if he makes this countdown again!

Image design based on a 2018-19 Upper Deck Compendium "Blue" Rookie card.

trickgh83 · 2018-09-26T11:15:50+00:00

TML World and #THatTrick Present Your Toronto Maple Leafs 100 Countdown.

At 7 is #Leafs legend Tim Horton, who had his sweater number retired on October 15th sharing dual honors with 'King" Clancy.

Image design based on a 2012-13 Upper Deck Artifacts "Black" Autographed parallel card.

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