A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Before Wayne Gretzky made his Broadway debut with the New York Rangers in 1996-97, the Great One wore this blue practice jersey during the team's training camp. The #99 in white vinyl heat-pressed onto the back of this CCM practice jersey makes it obvious that it was worn by Wayne when he first took to the ice as a member of the Rangers. A red and white "Big Apple" and crossed hockey sticks patch is heat screened onto both sleeves with "Rangers" in block letters arched across the front. CCM and size 58 fly tags remain in the neck, thought the fight strap has been cut. This Rangers practice jersey has the strip of black Velcro material sewn into the right rear hem that is a custom addition to Wayne's game worn uniforms, along with a black patch with the name of Gretzky's son "Ty" embroidered in white letters. Comes along with a letter of authenticity on Rangers letterhead signed by team president and general manager Neil Smith. [red]Addendum; The jersey has a few small marks / burns on the sleeves including a small unrepaired burn / small hole on the right sleeve where there is also an half of an inch cut just below.[/red]
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