Derek Boogaard Autograph

Derek Boogaard was born on June 23, 1982, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was a professional ice hockey player who played from 2005 until his death in 2011. Boogaard played as a left winger and was known for his physicality on the ice. He started his career with the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League (WHL), where he garnered a reputation for his fighting skills. More about Derek Boogaard

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Current items with a signature of Derek Boogaard

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thumbnail2006-07 HOCKEY CARD UD ARTIFACTS AUTO-FACTS AUTOGRAPH DEREK BOOGAARD$110.85logo
thumbnailDEREK BOOGAARD SIGNED 2005/06 UD ULTIMATE COLLECTION ROOKIE CARD #151 SGC WILD$299.99logo
Boogaard’s professional career began in 2002 when he was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the seventh round of the NHL draft. He made his debut with the Wild in the 2005-06 season and became a fan favorite for his hard-hitting style. He played for the Wild until 2010 before signing with the New York Rangers in the 2010 off-season, where he played for one season before his death. Boogaard was known for his enforcer role, often taking on other team’s tough players and protecting his teammates. He was also respected by his coaches and teammates for his hard work and dedication to improving his game.

Outside of his physical play, Boogaard was also known for his kindness and generosity off the ice. He established the Derek Boogaard Foundation in memory of his brother Aaron, who died at age 12 from a heart defect. The foundation focused on programs to help kids with providing equipment, funding youth sports, and raising awareness about the dangers of concussions. Sadly, Derek Boogaard died on May 13, 2011, due to an accidental overdose of alcohol and painkillers. Despite his short career, Boogaard’s legacy as a respected enforcer and a kind soul remains strong in the hockey community. Read even more about Derek Boogaard at Wikipedia

Traded items with a signature of Derek Boogaard

In total, we tracked 264 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.

The most expensive item with a signature of Derek Boogaard (DEREK BOOGAARD SIGNED MINNESOTA WILD FRAMED FIGHT 16X20 PHOTO PSA COA RARE) was sold in February 2018 for $699.99 while the cheapest item (DEREK BOOGAARD WILD RANGERS SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED CARD) found a new owner for $0.32 in December 2010. The month with the most items sold (57) was May 2011 with an average selling price of $32.01 for an autographed item of Derek Boogaard. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in February 2018 with $699.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was April 2012. In average, an autographed item from Derek Boogaard is worth $20.50.

Most recently, these items with a signature of Derek Boogaard were sold on eBay - click here for more items.

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thumbnail2005-06 SP Authentic Future Watch Autograph #162 Derek Boogaard RC /999 *16165$128.08logo
thumbnail2005-06 UD SP Authentic Derek Boogaard Future Watch Autograph Signed Card D.2011$18.48logo
thumbnail2005-06 Ultra Fresh Ink Autograph #FIBO Derek Boogaard *16166$74.08logo
thumbnail2005-06 Upper Deck SP Authentic Future Watch Autograph Derek Boogaard 612/999$125.00logo
thumbnail2006-07 Artifacts Autofacts Autograph # Derek Boogaard$71.31logo
thumbnail2006/07 FLEER HOT PROSPECTS DEREK BOOGAARD RC ROOKIE AUTOGRAPH CARD /999$49.99logo
thumbnail2008-09 Upper Deck MVP #149 Derek Boogaard Autographed AUTO CARD Autograph RIP$45.00logo
thumbnailDEREK BOOGAARD 2005-06 FLEER HOT PROSPECTS ROOKIE AUTOGRAPH SP/999 #203 RC AUTO$71.99logo
thumbnailDEREK BOOGAARD Autograph 2006-07 Upper Deck Artifacts Auto-Facts, Minnesota Wild$89.99logo
thumbnailDEREK BOOGAARD SIGNED 07/08 MVP HOCKEY MINNESOTA WILD CARD ENFORCER NY RANGERS$75.10logo

Latest News about Derek Boogaard

Book Review - Boy on Ice: the Life and Death of Derek Boogaard by John Branch (10/23/14): Out on the ice my son skates fast and clean. He started skating when he was young and even though it has been a long time since he and I have skated, the motions come back to him easily. I... Go to news article

Boy on Ice: The Life and Death of Derek Boogaard (10/17/14): No matter how you choose to look at it, BOY ON ICE is an extraordinarily sad book. Any time you have the accidental death of a 28-year-old man, you will have a tale of sorrow, but it is particularly more poignant given the struggles he had as a boy trying to make his way in the hockey world.

John Branch on Derek Boogaard, 'Boy on Ice' (10/13/14): Branch, a Pulitzer Prize winner, has expanded his initial reporting with a more extensive book detailing Boogaard's life and death. Go to news article

Boy on Ice chronicles life and death of Derek Boogaard (10/09/14): The Boogeyman's story starts in Saskatchewan.  Born in Saskatoon, the son of a Canadian Mountie, Derek Boogaard bounced around the province growing up. For John Branch, this was the perfect period to start his new book, 'Boy on Ice.'

The price Derek Boogaard paid for hockey: 10 Questions with ‘Boy On Ice’ author (10/08/14): In Boy On Ice: The Life And Death Of Derek Boogaard, Branch gently unfurls a story that could begin in any small Canadian town

Older News Stories about Derek Boogaard

John Branch on Derek Boogaard, 'Boy on Ice' (10/2014): Branch, a Pulitzer Prize winner, has expanded his initial reporting with a more extensive book detailing Boogaard's life and death. Go to news article

REVIEW: 'Boy on Ice: The Life and Death of Derek Boogaard,' by John Branch (09/2014): NONFICTION: A biography of Derek Boogaard of the Minnesota Wild, who died at age 28 of a drug overdose.

Punched Out: The Death of Derek Boogaard (05/2014): Three years ago, The New York Times examined the life and death of the professional hockey player Derek Boogaard, who became one of the N.H.L.’s most feared fighters before overdosing on May 13, 2011. Go to news article

Derek Boogaard's death shows how easily patients can get addictive pain pills (06/2013): His death exposed a drug-abuse crisis “self-inflicted” by doctors. Go to news article

Derek Boogaard's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against NHL (05/2013): Family Claims NHL to Blame for Derek Boogaard's Drug Addiction, and Death

Minnesota Wild: Derek Boogaard lawsuit might open larger NHL wounds (09/2012): It is a single lawsuit and, at that, a legal action in its infancy. But the lawsuit brought by the family of former Minnesota Wild Derek Boogaard against the NHL's players union could lead to some novel and tumultuous territory for the sport. Go to news article

Derek Boogaard: Blood on the ice (12/2011): Riddled with injuries like those he dispensed — his punching hand was bent and scarred, his helmet wouldn’t fit due to knots in his head — NHL enforcer Derek Boogaard sought solace, of a kind, in powerful painkillers.

Wild fall to Flames on Derek Boogaard Tribute Night (11/2011): Wild pay tribute Boogaard, but can't pull off victory. Go to news article

Derek Boogaard's family donates Ottawa Senators season tickets in son's memory (10/2011): Len Boogaard, and his wife, Jody Vail, purchased four Ottawa Senators season tickets and donated them to four military bases in Ottawa. Go to news article

Wild sign Aaron Boogaard, honor Derek Boogaard and Pavol Demitra with helmet sti (09/2011): The Wild will wear a "24/38" helmet sticker in memory of Pavol Demitra and Derek Boogaard, while the team signed Derek's brother Aaron to a a two-way deal.

Derek Boogaard’s brother charged in NHLer’s death (07/2011): Charges were filed in Hennepin County District Court, in Minnesota, Friday against Aaron Boogaard, the brother of late NHL enforcer Derek Boogaard, who played some minor hockey in Melfort.

NHL Player Derek Boogaard Found Dead at Age 28 (06/2011): The New York Rangers forward's cause of death is not yet determined but an autopsy will be conducted.

Derek Boogaard intended to join military (05/2011): Derek Boogaard wanted to wear another uniform following his hockey career.