A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Intriguing offering here was professionally made using a rare and real 1979-80 Edmonton Oilers Maska white knit jersey, nearly identical in every way to what Wayne Gretzky wore in his and the team's first NHL season. Purchased as a blank directly from the Oilers in their 2005 team auction, this Gretzky rookie jersey's styling is designed to match the uniforms worn by the team when it made its NHL debut. Jersey enthusiasts will note the rounder numerals in the blue and orange double twill on the back and the full coverage of the underlying orange twill that leaves no white opening in the #99 on both sleeves. (The Oilers switched to their familiar blue, white and orange triple-twill numbers in 1981-82.) The scarce City of Edmonton 75th anniversary patch has been sewn on the right shoulder as it was on all Oilers jerseys from the former WHA team's first season following the merger of the two rival leagues. This vintage Maska Ultrafil is tagged in the neck in size 50 and has the Maska logo embroidered on the tail and the original fight loop. Close attention has been paid to ensure that all numbers and lettering match up with Edmonton's 1979-80 game jerseys. This near-perfect replica is as close as you'll find to an authentic Gretzky gamer at a fraction of the price.
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