Sunday, August 31, 2025

Celebrity Jersey Cards #757: Gabriel Landeskog & Jim Montgomery

Celebrity Jersey Cards is a weekly series in which I create virtual trading cards fo celebrities wearing jerseys.

A native of Stockholm, Sweden, Gabriel Landeskog was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 2011 NHL draft. Knee injuries seemed to end his career after the 2021-22 season, but he made a comeback last season. He played two games in the AHL, but did not play in the NHL. If his career is done, it has been a great career. He's been Rookie of the Year, Calder Trophy winner and a Stanley Cup champ. He hoisted that cup when the Colorado Rockies saluted him to earn his Celebrity Jersey Card.

Canadian Jim Montgomery had a successful playing career at the University of Maine. He then went on to play pro hockey from the 1993-94 season through 2004-05. Then he embarked on a coaching career, which eventually led him to the University of Denver. When he tossed a ceremonial pitch for the Rockies he wore their glorious purple jersey and landed on a Celebrity Jersey Card. 

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