The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Wayne Gretzky single-handedly raised the game of hockey to dizzying heights across the United States following his highly publicized sale to Bruce McNall’s Los Angeles Kings in 1988. This black CCM knit Los Angeles Kings home uniform, worn by Wayne Gretzky circa 1996, comes directly from the collection of a long-time Kings equipment staffer. Storied number “99” on the back and sleeves with Wayne’s “C” up on the left breast above the Kings chevron crest. Numbers and lettering are done in tackle twill with “Gretzky” sewn directly onto the back shoulders (no plate). Kings trainer Peter Millar has added his distinctive mark… his circled initials appear inside, as is the case with most Kings game worn uniforms from this period. The CCM tagging is there in the neck with a size 56 fly tag. Double CCM and NHL shield embroidered onto the tail and the fight strap has been cut out. This gamer was custom tailored for Wayne and has the “bell-cut” body and shorter, wider custom sleeves. A bold black marker autograph highlights the back numbers. Very little game wear as this one was worn by Wayne for a game or two and gifted to a friend and team employee, former Los Angeles Kings assistant equipment man Bill Blair, who spent thirty years with the organization. Solid provenance… this one comes with a letter of authenticity signed by Wayne Gretzky that states Wayne wore the jersey and gave it to Bill Blair! *startred* We are proud to offer, for the first time ever... a Wayne Gretzky game worn jersey with a Letter of Authenticity signed by Wayne Gretzky, himself! Our representative in Edmonton, Brad Foote, recently met with Wayne who confirmed that he wore this jersey and gave it to Mr. Blair. Wayne then provided a Letter of Authenticity attesting to its provenance and signed the letter in the presence of Mr. Foote. We have added an image of this letter here on the website. Another addition to the above information: this jersey does have the strip of black Velcro in the hem, a custom addition to uniforms worn by The Great One. *endred*
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