Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction November 2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/28/2023
A season that witnessed the Art Ross, Hart Memorial and Lester B. Pearson trophies all wrapped up along with 196 points netted in just 80 games, we have a stick used by iconic superstar Wayne Gretzky during the 1982-83 NHL campaign. A preferred Titan TPM 2020 model in solid white with red identifiers, “W. Gretzky” has been boldly stamped over the upper shaft with the "W" partially covered by the tape above. Having had "W.G" handwritten in pencil over the underside of the heel, the stick retains Gretzky's original tape job of white-now-yellowing-over-black in a beehive pattern over the handle/knob and black over the blade while a date stamp reading "DEC 20, 1982" found on the underside of the lower shaft. Exhibiting excellent game-use throughout, dark marks, scuffs and abrasions are seen throughout the length of the shaft, particularly heavy down towards the lower portion while the heel and blade shows similar wear as well. WIth the blade tape showing heavy residue, likely Wayne's patented baby powder, on both sides with the tape also torn/worn in places on both sides as well as the bottom. Additionally, Gretzky has signed the forehand side of the lower shaft with a bold blue marker ink signature that displays beautifully and is accompanied by a notation reading "Your Pal," in matching ink. Used in just his fourth NHL season, this Gretzky gamer is ready for even the most advanced stick collection and is accompanied by a Shawn Chaulk LOA
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