Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction April 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/30/2024
Despite an age difference of almost 35 years, Wayne Gretzky was able to achieve a childhood dream of playing with the legendary Gordie Howe, with The Great One and Mr Hockey sharing the ice surface for the first time on Nov 17, 1979. First meeting his boyhood hero at 12-years-old and building a friendship with Howe later in life as their careers crossed, including on numerous occasions when Gretzky surpassed records that were originally set by Howe, offered here is this "Mr. Hockey & The Great One" poster by Nike that dates from the late-1980s/early-1990s and has been signed by both hockey legends. Measuring roughly 24" x 36", the two are pictured in full uniform in front of a hockey net on an empty sheet of ice while a black coloured border is found all the way around the main image. Displaying the logos of the NHL and Nike in the bottom left and right corners of the pieces respectively, the title of the image is found in the middle of the bottom border just underneath the image itself. Signed by both players, Gretzky has signed his signature alongside his image in black marker ink that displays without issue despite a small touch of smudging at the beginning of the "G" while Howe has autographed the piece alongside his image as well, also with a black ink signature that displays without issue. For the poster itself, moderate-to-heavy wear is present throughout including small rips and tears to the edges all the way around while a large tear that has been repaired over the back with clear tape is present near the bottom. A Shawn Chaulk LOA will accompany the piece.
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