Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction Fall 2022
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/20/2022
A captivating high grade example of Wayne Gretzky's 1979-80 rookie card is offered here, with bright vivid colors that pop, precise centering, smooth edges, sharp corners and an immaculate-looking surface all striking the beholder. Receiving KSA's ultimate mark of 10 GEM MINT, card #18 is the likes of which were first available during The Great One's initial NHL campaign, with Topps wax packs selling for 20 cents. Wax trays (featuring three wax packs) and bags of "Fun Packs" (a mix of hockey and other wax packs that totaled 30 packs) also could have yielded the attractive blue-bordered cards. It is difficult to spot flaws in the offered example, with magnification allowing to detect microscopic wear to the top right corner, the backside of which exhibits a minuscule surface indentation. It should be noted that according to KSA, it is possible that a Wayne Gretzky rookie card receiving GEM MINT recognition is from an uncut sheet. Please also note that the grading standards followed by KSA may not correspond to those of PSA, BGS or SGC. The outcome of an attempted cross-over of this card through any of those services therefore would be uncertain and cannot be guaranteed. Finally, a few subtle light scratches to the front of the KSA holder are present. A fantastic present to yourself this formidable and tempting Gretz RC can be.
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