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1979 Topps Wayne Gretzky #18
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This 1979 Topps Wayne Gretzky rookie card (#18) features the Edmonton Oilers legend in his iconic debut-year release. Graded NM-MT 8 by Beckett Grading Services (BGS), this example displays exceptionally strong presentation for a notoriously condition-sensitive vintage issue. The card is unnumbered, representing the standard print run of this historic Topps release. Beckett's population report lists 548 examples graded at the NM-MT 8 level, with only a limited portion of the submission population achieving a higher grade.
Released during the 1979-80 season following the NHL's absorption of four WHA franchises, this set marks Wayne Gretzky's official introduction to NHL trading cards. "The Great One" went on to establish virtually every major offensive record in NHL history, including career goals (894), assists (1,963), and total points (2,857). This debut issue remains the definitive cornerstone of modern hockey card collecting, capturing the Hall of Famer at the very beginning of his legendary professional career.Show more
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Sold on AuctionsAug 20, 2026
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