4/18/1999 Wayne Gretzky NY Rangers Final Career Game-Used & Signed Gloves

Wayne Gretzky’s Final Game-Used Hespeler RTX 99 Hockey Gloves

A Legendary Career Culminates

Wayne Gretzky, often hailed as the greatest hockey player of all time, concluded his illustrious NHL career on April 18, 1999. Known as “The Great One,” Gretzky’s legacy is etched in the annals of hockey history with an astounding 58 NHL records, including the most career goals (894), assists (1,963), and points (2,897). His remarkable career also boasts four Stanley Cup championships with the Edmonton Oilers, further solidifying his legendary status.

The Historic Final Game

In his final NHL appearance, Gretzky played against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden. During this game, he logged 22 minutes and 30 seconds on the ice, recording his last career point with an assist to teammate Brian Leetch. This assist marked New York’s only score of the evening, encapsulating Gretzky’s enduring impact on the game.

The Iconic Hespeler RTX 99 Gloves

Offered here is a pair of game-used and signed Hespeler RTX 99 hockey gloves, worn by Gretzky during his final NHL game. These gloves, adorned in the iconic red, white, and blue, exhibit excellent game use with visible scratches, scuffs, and stick/puck marks. The tops of the gloves proudly display “RTX” and “99” in white. Gretzky’s signature graces the right glove, accompanied by his number “99” and the date of the game, “4-18-99,” inscribed in silver. In our opinion, the signature and accompanying inscription rate an 8.

• Provenance: These gloves come from Rumun Ndur, a former Rangers teammate of Gretzky, who received them from the New York Rangers equipment manager, Mike Folga, the day after Gretzky’s final game.
• Authenticity: The gloves are properly tagged, were presented to us as game-used and show appropriate wear.
• Documentation: Accompanied by a Letter of Provenance from Ndur and a pair of LOAs from Beckett Authentication Services (AB79394) and PSA/DNA (AJ02885) for the autograph.

A Coveted Piece of Hockey History

This extraordinary piece of hockey memorabilia is not just a pair of gloves; it is a tangible connection to the final chapter of Wayne Gretzky’s unparalleled career. As a collector, owning such a significant artifact offers a unique opportunity to possess a piece of NHL history that celebrates the legacy of “The Great One.”

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