Just Like Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky Also Sold His Jersey for a Whopping Million Dollar Price
Mia Smith Wayne Gretzky maintained some extraordinary standards during his ice hockey career. The chosen one broke many records while playing with the Edmonton Oilers. However, it wasn’t just him but also his jersey with number 99 that kept grabbing the viewers’ eyes during that time. Last year, that same jersey was again in the headlines.
After Gretzky was traded to the LA Kings in 1988, people missed the iconic 99 number written on the white jersey. No one could think how a particular wearable will be associated with a player for the whole time.
Gretzky’s jersey became the most valuable ice-hockey commodity
Last year, in January 2022, the iconic Edmonton Oilers’ jersey worn by Wayne Gretzky went to auction. Fans were hoping that the jersey would get a decent amount. But no one anticipated the storm of money that would be involved in buying the 1988 fabric.
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ST LOUIS, MO – DECEMBER 31: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been altered: [Converted to black and white, colorization added].) Wayne Gretzky #99 of the St. Louis Blues stands at the blueline prior to the 2017 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic Alumni Game at Busch Stadium on December 31, 2016 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images)
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Wayne Gretzky wore that jersey for the last time in 1988. Gretzky took the Edmonton Oilers to their fourth Stanley Cup victory in the same jersey. No doubt, this piece of cloth was supposed to be the most expensive one, as it was worn by the greatest ever to step on the ice. However, it is secured in the elite Sports players’ club along with Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods who sold their wearables for millions
Wayne Gretzky is in the club with Jordan and Woods
While the chosen one’s favorite jersey created history in NHL sports, he has tough competition from other legends. Along with Gretzky, basketball legend Michael Jordan stands tall in this club. The NBA star sold his 1998 Finals jersey for $10.1 million last year in September. This made the jersey the most expensive item of the Jordan club.
Even the legendary golf player Tiger Woods became part of the elite group after selling his red polo shirt for $139,348. Woods wore the polo in the 2010 Masters final.
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