Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction June 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/17/2015
While the importance of any Wayne Gretzky game-used stick is apparent, one used to score a hat trick is very special, and an example used to score a record (at the time) 37th career hat trick is monumental! That very stick is available here for your consideration. Proper Titan model TPM2020 white stick used by Wayne during this era, it has all the necessary bells and whistles including W.Gretzky stamped on, and Wayne's iconic #99 in marker on the upper shaft. Most important is an added piece of white stick tape stating the game details from 1986 including its status as being used to record Gretzky's 37th career hat trick! It's obvious that this prize would be a worthy addition to any world class Gretzky, Edmonton Oiler, or Hall of Fame collection. Simply Amazing! Comes with Shawn Chaulk’s signed LOA.
Many factors contribute to both this stick's importance and authenticity. All the proper attributes for a genuine Gretzky gamer are in place, including previously mentioned ink name stamp, and number applied in marker. A date stamp on the lower shaft stating "20 NOV 1985" also lends accurate credence. Wayne's original tape job is completely in place, including the green gauze applied over the white tape on the knob and top of the shaft, and the black friction tape on the blade. A small area where the black tape has separated on top of the blade is also a noteworthy and important attribute to this historic relic. A number of abrasions and marks from contact with other sticks is present, and the approx. 12" piece of white stick tape still in place along the shelf is paramount, stating in full "Jan 8 1986 - vs Toronto Maple Leafs at Maple Leaf Gardens Wayne Gretzky - 37th Career Hat Trick (Previous Record 36)" Also added in small print at the bottom is "(Assist - G. Anderson - J. Kurri) Additional provenance comes in the form of a tag at the top of the shaft attached by string indicating that this very stick may have once been in the Hall of Fame or on display at Wayne Gretzky's restaurant. Originally obtained from Mike Brown who ran Wayne's company WGA, this stick comes from the incomparable collection of legendary Wayne Gretzky collector Shawn Chaulk. Again, we cannot overstate the importance of this one-of-a-kind treasure.
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