Wayne Gretzky was more than just one of the league’s best scorers and passers. He was a true pioneer that brought hockey into the modern age. More than four decades on, the Great One remains one of the most influential sports figures in history, a prime reason why collectors continue to covet his iconic 1979-80 Topps rookie card. The American counterpart to Gretzky’s nearly identical O-Pee-Chee rookie, this issue helped revolutionize the hockey card industry and remains highly sought after.
Of the nearly 11,800 times that PSA has assessed this Gretzky rookie, just 128 have been awarded a Mint 9 grade. This is one of them. Just one copy ranks higher. Simply put, this is one of the very best copies of one of the most important hockey cards ever produced.
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