Historical Hockey Memorabilia Spring 2012
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/12/2012
A sensational opportunity here for those seeking the best that the hobby has to offer with this tantalizing high grade example of the rookie card of hockey's most phenomenal point-getter, one that will forever be popular and in demand. Wayne Gretzky, the young man from Brantford, Ontario, who was described on the back of his 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee rookie card as the best prospect to turn pro since Guy Lafleur, sure lived up to all the advance billing! What a treat it was to have witnessed the most prolific scoring accomplishments of all-time and what a tingling treat it will be for you to secure this lofty graded example of The Great One's first official cardboard appearance. Examined and slabbed by PSA and deemed worthy of ultra-desirable MINT 9 status, this card number 18 has all the attributes that lovers of high grade material cherish, with its sharp corners and first-rate centering - you know what MINT 9 means! As of this writing, the PSA Population Report reveals that over 2600 Gretzky RC owners have tried for a Mint 9-or-better grade, but that just 53 have been successful, with only one of those receiving PSA 10 recognition. Oh, to own a perfect Wayne Gretzky rookie card. Good luck with this captivating encapsulated treasure, one that will give you tremendous bragging rights!
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