Edmonton Oilers Auction 2005
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2005
On the night of January 26th, 1979,Wayne Gretzky celebrated his 18th birthday by skating to center ice in the Edmonton Coliseum to blow out the candles on his cake and sign the multi-million dollar contract that would keep him in Edmonton for years to come. The commemorative game program from this historical event features a young Wayne on the cover with the banner proclaiming "Number 99 is 18 today, Friday Jan. 26th, 1979". And up on Wayne's shoulder sits a perfect vintage signature: "To Rick, Best Wishes, Wayne Gretzky". Simply stunning! Gretzky's WHA-era autographs are impossible to find. The program is in very good to excellent condition and as an added bonus, the 5x7" B&W give-away photo handed out to fans as they entered the arena is still tucked inside. From the personal collection of Rick "The Stick" Elaschuk with his signed letter of provenance.
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