Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction June 2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/27/2023
Courted by several WHA teams, most notably the Birmingham Bulls and Indianapolis Racers, it was ultimate the Racers that secured the young phenom, able to utilize him for eight (8) games before the team had to fold midseason and sold him to the Edmonton Oilers where the rest is history. Up for grabs here, is this Wayne Gretzky WHA Indianapolis Racers vintage jersey that has been signed by “The Great One” himself. An all-mesh semi-pro style garment made by Pro Joy, a single Pro Joy label displaying an “XL” size designation is affixed to the inner collar. Decorated over the front with a layered tackle twill Racers team crest, the sleeves and verso have been accented with Gretzky’s famous number “99” in dual layer blue-over-red tackle twill numerals with “Gretzky” spelt out in matching style across the upper back in letters that have been sewn directly to the jersey itself while the jersey sports semi-pro elements in the form of reinforced elbows. Remaining in good condition with some staining over the sleeves and hem and a light mark on the crest, Gretzky has signed over the crest with a fine blue marker ink signature that displays well despite some light fading. A classic example from the very beginning of Gretzky’s professional career, a Shawn Chaulk LOA will accompany the item.
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