Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction Spring 2022
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/31/2022
The frenzy over GEM MINT sports cards will result in plenty of interest here, with Wayne Gretzky's famous and cherished 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee rookie card offered in high grade condition, KSA awarding its highest mark to this riveting example. For those of you not following along in recent times, we can tell you that card #18 pictures The Great One as a teenager while in the World Hockey Association and not long after he was acquired by Edmonton from the Indianapolis Racers. OPC's blue-bordered cards were released while Wayne was opening eyes during his first NHL campaign, a 137-point season. This example features bright vivid blue borders, first-rate centering, smooth edges and sharp corners among its attributes. One could contend that some white can be seen in the blue section of the jersey above the Oilers crest and in Wayne's pants and we can report that does not appear to be in the holder, although light subtle vertical scratches do show up on the holder's surface upon magnification. It should also be noted that according to KSA it is possible that a Wayne Gretzky rookie card receiving GEM MINT recognition is from an uncut sheet. It's also very possible that holding and beholding a Gretz RC that has garnered GEM MINT status is ultra-appealing to you, with this beauty indeed meriting considerable contemplation. A cornerstone of your paramount Gretzky/RC collection awaits.
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