The hockey world went into a state of shock on August 9, 1988 when the announcement of Wayne Gretzky's trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings was made. The ripple effect of the biggest deal in NHL history to that point and beyond was instant and widespread - and one of the biggest impacts was in the hockey card market. Coming off his fourth Stanley Cup … [Read more...] about The Big Deal: Wayne Gretzky’s Move South Changed the Hobby Forever
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Notes: Gretzky 1988 Championship Stick at Auction; Baseball Card HOF Voting; NC Mall Show; International Series NBA Jersey Auction
A stick used by Wayne Gretzky to win his fourth and final Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers in 1988 is on the auction block. Sotheby's is offering the stick in a special sealed auction, where it's expected to bring $500,000. The stick was consigned by a private collector from the U.S. and was originally autographed and inscribed by Gretzky. "You're talking about … [Read more...] about Notes: Gretzky 1988 Championship Stick at Auction; Baseball Card HOF Voting; NC Mall Show; International Series NBA Jersey Auction
Notes: Ruth Bat on Display; Tip Top Wagner Record; ESPN on Breaking; Nestor Gets Volpe Card; Upper Deck’s New Gretzky Notes
The Babe Ruth bat that sold for a record $1.85 million in April is going on display. Hunt Auctions, which brokered the private treaty sale says it’ll be traveling to MLB’s Play Ball Park (FanFest) during All-Star week in Seattle, July 8-11. It’ll share space with items from the annual auction that’s held the morning of the game. The bat has been photomatched to a … [Read more...] about Notes: Ruth Bat on Display; Tip Top Wagner Record; ESPN on Breaking; Nestor Gets Volpe Card; Upper Deck’s New Gretzky Notes
Rob Gough Bought Gretzky Jersey to Add to Growing Collection of Icons
Growing up on the south side of Indianapolis in the 1990s, Rob Gough never figured he’d one day be bidding on some of the best sports collectibles money can buy. “Are you kidding me? I used to go to the Indianapolis Ice games and I caught a puck. I displayed it in my bedroom like I won an Oscar.” Gough’s life story is movie worthy in itself. From a modest upbringing … [Read more...] about Rob Gough Bought Gretzky Jersey to Add to Growing Collection of Icons
1983-84 O-Pee-Chee Hockey: An Underrated Gem
When hockey fans of a certain age think back 40 years, they are transported to a time where the New York Islanders dominated and the Edmonton Oilers were poised for greatness. With those two clubs squaring off in the Stanley Cup Final, it seemed like destiny and while the club from Long Island prevailed to make it four straight championships, the future seemed to belong to … [Read more...] about 1983-84 O-Pee-Chee Hockey: An Underrated Gem
Superstar Game Gear, Vintage Hockey Cards Headline Classic Auctions Sale
Game worn gear from numerous hockey greats, Stanley Cup rings, rare vintage cards and memorabilia are part of Classic Auctions new Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction. The catalog includes 1,066 lots, headlined by a huge array of game-worn jerseys and equipment. Among the top items is a jersey from Hall of Famer Jari Kurri’s 1980-81 rookie season, one in … [Read more...] about Superstar Game Gear, Vintage Hockey Cards Headline Classic Auctions Sale
Wayne Gretzky’s Final Game/Final Point Jersey to Make Auction Debut
The jersey Wayne Gretzky was wearing when he scored the final point of his career in April of 1999 is heading to market for the first time. Grey Flannel Auctions will offer the autographed blue #99 New York Rangers jersey this spring. It was one of four Gretzky donned on April 18, 1999 at Madison Square Garden when he took to the ice for the last time as a player but the … [Read more...] about Wayne Gretzky’s Final Game/Final Point Jersey to Make Auction Debut
Wave of Connor Bedard-mania Spreads Through Hockey World
At one point, there were skeptics who said that the numbers and stats put up by Connor Bedard should be taken with a grain of salt. They weren't in big games. They didn't come when it mattered. On Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, that changed. Bedard delivered a spectacular performance and scored one of the most epic goals in Canadian international hockey history in overtime as Canada … [Read more...] about Wave of Connor Bedard-mania Spreads Through Hockey World
Signed Copy of Wayne Gretzky’s First Oilers Contract Up for Auction
Some kids hope to get a car on their 18th birthday. Wayne Gretzky got a ten-year contract. Now, one of the surviving copies of that historic document, bearing one of his earliest pro signatures, is up for auction. Heritage Auctions is offering the multi-signed pact from January 1979 in its current auction where it's expected to sell for $400,000 or … [Read more...] about Signed Copy of Wayne Gretzky’s First Oilers Contract Up for Auction
Lone Surviving Tickets from Gretzky’s Earliest Pro Games Set for Sale
Before he moved to Edmonton and began pocketing Stanley Cups and MVP awards, Wayne Gretzky was a teenage prodigy, just getting his feet wet in professional hockey. Indianapolis wasn’t exactly a hotbed for the sport and the troubles associated with a fledgling league like the World Hockey Association made for a short life for the Racers franchise. It’s telling that only … [Read more...] about Lone Surviving Tickets from Gretzky’s Earliest Pro Games Set for Sale