2015 Exquisite Collection Connor McDavid ROOKIE PATCH AUTO /97 #97 BGS 9.5 GEM

Upper Deck developed Exquisite Collection behind the strength of a star-studded 2003 basketball rookie class headed by LeBron James. Faced with a similar crop of promising hockey prospects two years later, the company wanted to bring a similar high-end offering to the ice. Over its first decade, The Cup carved out its own space in the hockey card industry, becoming one of the most anticipated products in any sport. To celebrate 10 years of success, Upper Deck created an Exquisite insert set within The Cup, giving hockey collectors the chance to bask in the blending of two of the most iconic high-end products in industry history. The following year, McDavid gave collectors a huge name to chase, and no Exquisite hockey card has surpassed the popularity of his 2015 Exquisite RPA. Upper Deck paid tribute to McDavid by capping production at /97 and putting his card at spot #97 on the checklist to match his jersey number, which had only been worn by five players before him. Like his flagship The Cup RPA, McDavid’s Exquisite RPA boasts a hard-signed signature. This BGS 9.5 example, stamped 57/97, sports a 10-grade autograph and sharp three-color, three-break patch, showcasing the attributes that have made this such a marquee McDavid in the eyes of hockey collectors. Learn more about the Oilers captain’s early appearances in our Guide to Connor McDavid’s Rookie Cards: https://www.fanaticscollect.com/definitive-guides/a-guide-to-connor-mcdavid-rookie-cards The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 06/11/2025.