The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
White Titan TPM 2020 model stick was used in the game in which Wayne Gretzky broke his own record and established one that will likely never be matched. The Great One pushed his record consecutive points scoring streak to 51 games on January 27th, 1984 ,in Edmonton against the Devils but was shutout the next game (4-2 loss to L.A.), halting the streak. Date stamped "Dec 23 83" on the back of the shaft with a "WG" in pencil just above the heel. The stick features Wayne's standard white-taped knob over black bulldog, "99" in blue marker just below and black bulldog tape on the blade. The W. of the Gretzky stamp is covered by the knob tape which is correct for that time period. Great game use overall, with original blade tape also showing tremendous use. The lower shaft is signed in black marker "To Fee Health & Happiness, Wayne Gretzky." "Fee" would be Fee Waybill, lead singer of the Tubes. The Tubes were a 1980's band produced by David Foster. Waybill and Foster attended many Oilers games together and Fee often stayed at Wayne's condo when the band played in Edmonton. Fee obtained the stick directly from Wayne after the January 27th, ‘84 game vs. the Devils. Solid with no cracks, this special Gretzky gamer will arrive with a letter of provenance from Fee Waybill stating that he received the stick directly from Wayne. The stick has been in Fee's possession for almost 20 years. This stick will be a fine addition to a Gretzky/stick collection.
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